Health - Men disadvantagedd Flashcards
1
Q
Men more likely to be addicted to drugs & alcohol, at greater risk of…
Taylor & Field
A
illnesses like lung cancer and liver disease
2
Q
Taylor & Field
A
higher chance of addiction
3
Q
Lyng
A
Risky behaviour
4
Q
Seligman
A
Learned helplessness - men dont admit they are sick
5
Q
Why are men less likely to seek medical help?
A
Socialise into thinking it isnt masculine, believe they should put up with the pain.
6
Q
Men 3x more likely to…
A
Commit suicide
7
Q
Women on average live how many years longer?
A
Women live 5 years longer
8
Q
Men are 2x more likely to die in…
A
Accidents (link to lyng - risky behaviour)
