How true is it that men avoid seeing their GP?
An Australian study suggests men, especially those with chronic conditions, may deserve a little more credit
An Aussie study casts doubt on the belief that men are doctor shy, at least if they have a number of health issues to deal with. 
In their study of more than 2000 men over the age of 35, South Australian researchers found most men visit their GP three to four times a year.
This climbed to more than 10 visits a year when a chronic condition was paired with depression or anxiety, according to the authors from Griffith University and the University of Adelaide.
The researchers combined self-reported information with Medicare data to provide details on the prevalence of eight chronic conditions and health service utilisation, including annual GP visits. 
