Men in the United States Are More Sick, Than Those Abroad, Study Says.<br />ABC News reports American men are <br />more sick and prone to die earlier than men in <br />other developed countries, a new study finds.<br />The report, published by The Commonwealth Fund, studied men's health in 11 developed nations.<br />Researchers found rates of avoidable death, chronic illness and mental health issues are highest in men in the United States.<br />Nearly 29% of American men reported multiple chronic illnesses.<br />In Australia, 25% of men reported <br />multiple chronic conditions. .<br />Male residents of France and Norway reported the lowest amount of multiple conditions at 17%.<br />Whether it's stubbornness, <br />an aversion to appearing weak <br />or vulnerable, or other reasons, men go to the doctor far less <br />than women do. , Authors of study on men's health from The Commonwealth Fund, via ABC News.<br />American men also experience avoidable deaths or deaths before age 75 at a higher rate than any other country.<br />As the United States is the only industrialized nation without access to universal health care.<br />low-income males are less likely <br />to regularly visit a doctor or be able to <br />afford adequate healthcare.<br />Roughly 16 million U.S. men are <br />without health insurance and affordability is the reason that <br />people most often cite for why <br />they do not enroll in a health plan. , Authors of study on men's health from The Commonwealth Fund, via ABC News
