In the last few years, employers finally turned their attention to women’s health, from fertility benefits to menopause support. But employers also need to highlight men’s health too, if they want a healthy workforce.
While men encounter fewer bodily changes throughout their lives than women, they also tend to avoid seeing the doctor more — according to a Cleveland Clinic survey, 65% of men say they avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible and 20% admit to lying to their doctor due to fear or embarrassment. The CDC estimates that women are 33% more likely to see a healthcare provider than men.
