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Variations in the results of health Research have shown that there are notable variations in health markers and outcomes between men and women, even in the same conditions. Ogden (2019) examines the biology of men and women, help-seeking behaviors, modern societal standards, health habits, risky behaviors, and coping mechanisms. According to Ogden (2019), women in Eastern Europe had the longest lifespan of any group, with an average of three years longer than men. However, even when the ailments that affect men and women are the same, women are more likely to experience obesity, diabetes, headaches, depression, and coronary heart disease. The majority of published scientific data does not sufficiently describe the experience of illnesses experienced by women because of the gender imbalance in clinical trials. Because of this, inaccurate diagnosis, analysis, or symptom distinctions often go unreported in female patients. These variations can be attributed to biological variables, actions taken to promote health, and taking chances with risky behaviors. Biological Factors Unhealthy behaviors including substance abuse or alcoholism, sleep deprivation, smoking, physical inactivity, mental illness, or prescription medication use can all lead to a person's health deteriorating. According to Ogden (2019), men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, digestive issues, or other conditions linked to risky behavior. Women are more likely than men to experience depression, high blood pressure, and back problems. Biological factors dictate whether a gender is capable of carrying disease and how the body responds to those elements. For instance, estrogen helps control weight and metabolism in young women and shields them from heart disease. On the other hand, as people age, changes in their lipid levels may result in weight gain and an increase in fatty tissue. Males have the highest amounts of androgens, or testosterone, while they are teenagers or getting close to adulthood. Males naturally experience a decrease in testosterone as they age. On the other hand, this may result in decreased libido, infertility, insomnia, and depression. Conduct in search of health Due to differences in gender-specific health behaviors and outcomes, male and female participation in receiving health evaluations and care may vary. The disparities in healthcare provide credence to Ogeden's (2019) contention that males are less likely to take care of their bodies by delaying seeking medical care until it is too late. Something like this could have led to a more serious illness. Men are less likely than women to seek medical care or go to the hospital, especially if they think their symptoms are temporary or if they've been conditioned by society norms to think of themselves as "tough and ready." Nonetheless, women are more likely to seek medical care.

Taking chances is a risky practice: Men are more likely than women to partake in risky behaviors like drinking alcohol or smoking (Ogden 2019). In addition, men are more likely than women to participate in high-risk sports with proportionally higher injury or death rates, such as skydiving, motor racing, rock climbing, and other similar activities. The disparities worsen with increases in testosterone, adrenaline, or fight-or-flight responses in men. In contrast, women who are under stress tend to become more reclusive and take fewer chances, but they also eat, drink, or use electronic devices more frequently when driving. Generally speaking, men tend to underestimate the risks associated with bad behaviors including drug use, smoking, and unsafe sexual behavior. For instance, men are less likely than women to drive recklessly (Ogden, 2019). Conclusion According to Ogden (2019), there is consistently strong evidence that stereotyped behaviors influenced by culture expose men to dangerous and harmful behaviors. Numerous factors, such as heredity, belief systems, cultural norms, coping mechanisms, and attitudes toward getting treatment, have an impact on male death rates. Males choose a risky, unhealthy posture due to hormones, neurology, and molecular genetics (Apicella et al., 2017). By mocking the studies, we can identify the competitive risk that men use to partake in risky and damaging behavior. Reference: Ogden, J. (2019). The psychology of health and illness: An open-access course. Retrieved from https://my.uopeople.edu/pluginfile.php/1776356/mod_page/content/10/REF- OgdenText.pdf Word count: 673

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