Eve,
there's no evidence that I'm aware of that links routine medical
examinations to longevity. There is plenty of evidence however that links
control over what happens to you (on the job, in daily life) to how long
you'll live, and to the quality of your life.
Good luck with your article
David Burman


At 10:26 AM 23/02/99 -0800, you wrote:
>     Hi,
>
>     I need help finding some sources for an article I'm writing.
>
>     The article is supposed to provide tips for women about how to
>     motivate the men in their lives to have routine medical checkups.
>     I have found a number of sources supporting the fact that men do
>     have routine exams less often than women, and that that could be a
>     contributing factor to why women tend to live longer than men. But
>     I'm having trouble finding sources to support any motivational tips
>     to encourage men to break this unhealthy habit.
>
>     Does anyone have any ideas?
>
>     Thanks,
>
>     Eve S.
>