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Who handles being sick better: Men or women?

Author(s)Todd Shryock

Facts about how we handle illness, and why a trip to the doctor isn’t part of the plan

A survey by OnePoll/MDLive revealed some surprising facts about who handles illness better – men or women. The results also provided some interesting insights into what else goes on with people when they are sick. Here are the key findings:

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