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It is estimated
that one-third of American men have not
seen a physician in the past year, and 10 percent have not seen one in the past five
years.  Although men of all ages should have routine
checkups with their physicians, it is very rare for men to begin seeking routine care
until they are in their 40s. While there may be many individual reasons for this, men are
generally reluctant to see physicians routinely because of the following:
- cost
- lack of time
- lack of trust
- discomfort in discussing their own health
- fear
 However,
many of the top 10 causes of death and disability can be prevented or delayed with early
diagnosis and treatment. Likewise, many of the physical changes that occur as men age can
also be addressed with early diagnosis and treatment. By establishing relationships with
family physicians now, signs and symptoms of conditions can be managed as they occur.
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