HK men prioritise gadget fixes, banking over health concerns

Only 64% would see a health professional at all if something felt wrong.

Hong Kong men are more likely to prioritise repairing a device or resolving a banking issue than seeking medical help for potential signs of serious illness, according to an AXA report.

Whilst almost all respondents (95%) said they would fix a broken laptop within a week, only a third (33%) would act as quickly if they noticed potential red flags in their own health.

Even symptoms like unusual fatigue (27%) and high levels of stress (24%) failed to prompt swift action in many cases.

In contrast, men in Hong Kong reported far greater urgency when dealing with money, work commitments or vehicles.

An overwhelming majority would act urgently if they lost their mobile phone (99%) or bank card (98%), whilst 96% would prioritise responding to their boss.

Personal health concerns also took a back seat to pet welfare, with 72% saying they would respond quickly if their pet seemed unwell.

By comparison, only 64% would see a health professional at all if something felt wrong.

Instead, 45% said they would consult the internet first, and around 10% would turn to artificial intelligence or a health app for answers.