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Sunday ends Men's Health Week — though Men's Health Month continues through June. Of course, that means today is Wear Blue Day, celebrated, according to the Men's Health Network “by private corporations, government agencies, sports teams, and individuals to show their concern for the health and wellbeing of boys and men.”

As Dr. Nina Radcliffe writes in the Washington Times: “Studies show that culturally women surpass men in asking for help with their health and too, our boys and men have been raised in a culture “to be emotionally restrained, keeping things close to the vest, being in control, independent, competitive and to endure pain.” Research shows that many men only seek medical counsel when under duress from a family member or when their condition has deteriorated to a severe state. This in itself is an issue but add to this, these staggering statistics:”

• “Men die at much higher rates from the most common forms of cancers that affect both sexes”
• “Experts agree there is a focus on women’s health with multiple commissions – but the same lags for men with substantial amount of health disparities in men/boy’s health research”

There have been many Men's Health recognition events nationwide this week.

For example in Florida, the Daily Commercial reports that “Two Clermont urologists — Doctors Jamin Brahmbhatt and Sijo Parekattil — embarked on a 10-day, 6,000-mile coast-to-coast journey to raise awareness for men’s health.”

“It has been dubbed the ‘Drive for Men’s Health,' sponsored by Orlando Health and South Lake Hospital, and was done in June to coincide with Men’s Health Month.”

“'The drive is awesome. If we can stimulate and motivate some guys to go in to see their doctors and take better care of themselves, why not do this?' Parekattil asked. ‘Our goal is to draw guys in with cars, entertainment and technology, where they may feel less threatened, and introduce the subject. If we can get one or two guys to take ownership of their health, it would really make the drive worthwhile.'”

Why don't men go to the doctor? Here's a video on the tour via USA Today: