Podcast Week 8 Most Costly Conditions in Men
Men are not as likely to go to the doctor as much as women. Men are seen as strong and leaders of their households. They feel that it’s a sign of weakness to fall ill or become incapacitated due to a serious health condition. With a high number of men in the military, and the increasing amount of male veterans, it is no surprise that the health of men is declining at a rapid pace. The average life expectancy for men is 73.25. A study found that heart disease is number one for the most costly disease to treat. It cost $47 billion to treat heart disease for American men. The second condition on the list is cancer. The treatment for cancer is about $34 billion, which is $4 billion less than the amount is cost to treat women. There were nearly 26 million men that reported hypertension-related expenses. Blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when the force (or pressure) of blood against your artery walls is too great, causing excessive strain on your blood vessels. This can also occur in teenage males. While teenagers may have a lower risk at developing high blood pressure, this will only add to the cost of health care for men later down the road.
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