Whether out of restraint, hectic rush or concern, visits to the doctor are not high on the list of priorities for men. In fact, the Aflac Men’s Health Problems Survey 2021 found that 45% of men did not see their doctor for an annual check-up in the past 12 months.
Out of sight, out of mind is not a good way to take care of your health because avoiding the doctor will only increase the risks. June is Men’s Health Month, which opens the door to brokers and consultants to work with clients to address this challenge and raise awareness of key men’s health issues, including how benefits can help prevent employees.
Helping hands with frequent obstacles
A healthy life starts with understanding the risks to consider. However, Aflac’s study showed that two-thirds of men do not feel well informed about the diseases and conditions that frequently affect men – a signal of the need for more education.
This lack of awareness means the risk of serious health problems without early detection. For example, according to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their life. While testicular cancer is less common, the median age of diagnosis is low at 33 years. In addition to these male-specific health problems, there are a variety of diseases to which men are more prone than women. For example, one study found that about 1 in 9 men will experience cardiac arrest by the age of 70, compared to 1 in 30 women.
Another common obstacle for men is the discomfort of going to the doctor. Almost a third (29%) of men aged 18 to 34 said they were afraid or afraid of going to a doctor. However, regular medical exams offer a greater chance of discovering latent health problems than relying on yourself to discover them. Health problems are much more likely to be overcome if detected at an early stage.
Fortunately, many men are receptive to encouragement: 44% said their partner or spouse was the most persuasive to see them see a doctor, and 56% said women are best in their lives at encouraging them to get a checkup.
One way to convince men to see a doctor can be to talk about money. Early detection can lead to less expensive medical treatments, which should provide convenience, as the Aflac study showed that 13% of men said medical expenses kept them up at night. In fact, 45% said they had postponed or avoided any medical treatment in the past 12 months due to costs, including filling out prescriptions, seeing a doctor about a serious illness or injury, or having a doctor-recommended check-up or check-up .
In addition to talking to men about finding medical care and being proactive, discussions about affordable care could be a natural follow-up conversation. Supplementary insurance can help with the costs that health insurance does not cover by quickly paying out cash benefits that can be used at will in the event of a covered illness.
Some plans also offer policyholders a wellness or preventative health benefit for annual physical, diagnostic tests or prostate screenings – even if their health insurance company already covers this. Promoting these types of benefits can help encourage more men to seek preventive treatment, especially since Aflac’s study found that 10% of men reported seeing a doctor if they received a cash benefit directly an insurance claim.
Create a dialogue about men’s health
By educating both men and women about men’s health issues and how resources like insurance can help encourage men to take control of their health, brokers and advisors can help address the issue of men’s health and the vital role it plays Performing achievements, drawing attention, helping to make men healthier.
Virgil Miller is President of Group and Individual Achievement at Aflac. He can be reached at [email protected].
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