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How men can best protect themselves against the many health crises they face in midlife
South China Morning Post • • health
Key Points:
- Men in Hong Kong have a high average life expectancy of 82.7 years, but their health outcomes are generally worse than those of women.
- Women in Hong Kong tend to be healthier than men across most measurable health indicators.
- Men are more likely to delay seeking healthcare and ignore early symptoms until conditions become severe.
- Government campaigns have successfully normalized regular health screenings for women, such as Pap smears and mammograms.
- Similar efforts to encourage men to engage in regular health check-ups and open discussions about health could improve their overall healthspan.
