This is particularly true among 72% of men ages 35-54 who prefer to “tough it out” rather than go to the doctor. In fact, they’re so hesitant that most reported a preference of doing household chores or mowing the lawn instead of making that dreaded medical appointment. But why?
Stereotypes taught at a young age may be to blame because 41% of the men surveyed were told as children not to complain about their aches and pains.