Social expectations of masculinity may be bad for cardiovascular health in men. Sociocultural pressures to perform male gender identity are linked to detrimental health-related behaviors, such as substance use and rejection of medical therapies and recommendations, finds study involving 4,230 men.
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Male gender expression linked to worse cardiovascular risk management - UChicago Medicine
A new study found more stereotypical male gender expression is linked to less reported diagnoses and treatment for cardiovascular disease risk factors
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New study suggests ‘manly’ men at higher risk of heart problems: Men who strongly conform to traditionally masculine behaviors are significantly less likely to receive treatment for heart conditions. Societal pressure on men to appear tough and self-reliant may be putting their hearts at risk.
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Male Gender Expressivity and Diagnosis and Treatment of CVD Risks in Men
This cohort study examines the association between male gender expressivity--a measure reflecting sociocultural pressures to convey male gender identity--during adolescence and adulthood and diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in…
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