[Gender-Specific Differences in the Utilization of Health Care Services in an Urban Population Sample].

Aim: This study explores gender-specific differences in the utilization of health care services in an urban population sample.

Method: As part of the LIFE-ADULT-Study, 2244 individuals (19-79 years) filled out a questionnaire about their use of health care services during the past year. Information regarding the frequency of general and specialized practitioners consultation, medical advice from general practitioners and utilization of preventive and health promoting programs were analyzed.