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Testosterone and men's health
A Booth1, D R Johnson, D A Granger
1Department of Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA.
Journal of Behavioral Medicine
|April 10, 1999
Summary
High testosterone levels in men are linked to increased health risk behaviors and mixed effects on disease indicators. Reducing these behaviors could improve overall health outcomes for men with elevated testosterone.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Testosterone's influence on health is debated, with medical research suggesting benefits and behavioral research indicating risks.
- Understanding the complex relationship between testosterone levels and health is crucial for men's health management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between testosterone levels and health risk behaviors.
- To examine the correlation between testosterone and various disease indicators.
- To assess the overall health impact of high testosterone levels in men.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 4393 men underwent interviews and medical examinations.
- Analysis compared health outcomes between men with high and low testosterone levels.
Main Results:
- Higher testosterone levels were associated with increased odds of engaging in health risk behaviors.
- Elevated testosterone showed a dual effect on disease indicators, increasing some risks while decreasing others.
- Very high testosterone levels diminished some previously observed beneficial effects.
Conclusions:
- Men with high testosterone levels may experience better health if they avoid health risk behaviors.
- The relationship between testosterone, behavior, and health is multifaceted and requires further investigation.