Time to get yourself checked

Andrew Lotherington
September 21 2018 - 8:30am
Local Advice: There is a misconstrued belief that you have to travel to the city to get quality health care from specialists, but you can get high quality care and treatment in the Central West. Photo: David Radel.
Local Advice: There is a misconstrued belief that you have to travel to the city to get quality health care from specialists, but you can get high quality care and treatment in the Central West. Photo: David Radel.

Recently male health has been a major focus of the government and health organisations as they try to reverse the traditional trend of males not seeking medical advice or assistance. Males often experience poorer health outcomes when compared to females, and this can be attributed to a variety of factors including ethnicity, remoteness, socioeconomic status and age, along with the belief that Australian males are stereotypically self-conscious and reluctant to talk about their health issues. 

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Andrew Lotherington

Andrew Lotherington

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