Mintel survey shows married men are possibly healthier men

According to a Mintel survey of adult men, those who are married are more likely to have had a physical with a registered physician within the past year compared to their single counterparts (55% versus 35%).

In addition, Mintel found 88% of married men have health insurance coverage compared to 69% of single men. This suggests that married men are more likely to seek professional healthcare when needed.

Of the health conditions men are most concerned with, heart disease and cancer lead the pack. Forty-two percent of men of all ages surveyed by Mintel are concerned with developing heart disease and 40% with developing cancer. Meanwhile, older respondents, aged 45-54, have the most concern for developing a range of conditions including vision problems, strokes and high cholesterol (44%, 44% and 22%, respectively).

For younger males between the ages of 18 and 24, neurological issues, sexually transmitted diseases and diabetes are of great concern (26%, 34% and 37%, respectively).