Are women more mindful of their health than men?

If you take visits to community health centers as a marker, then the answer appears to be yes. Per CDC data, women across the U.S. seek care at local clinics almost twice as often as men. Medical innovators can take away two things from this trend. First, investments in women’s and family health appeal to a healthcare consumer base eager to act—don’t underestimate femtech. At the same time, we must not neglect how important preventive health outreach to men is.

Gender Differences in Health-Seeking Behavior
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