Conforming to gender norms can have implications for an individual’s health because certain behaviors considered to be normative for a particular gender may be associated with health outcomes [4,5]. For example, it is normative for men in many cultures to drink alcohol excessively [6], avoid certain healthy food options [7], or avoid health-care [8]. Each of these behaviors has implications for the overall health of men. Similarly, for women, gender norms may have effects such as lessening decision-making pow- er over family planning behaviors [9] or limiting physical activity out of a concern for appearing less feminine [10]. The role of gender norms on health behaviors is typically slightly different for men and women. Risky health behaviors are expressions of masculinity for men, but, for women, gender norms can constrain women’s power and limit their ability to take control of their health [11,12]. In both cases, the influence of gender norms on health operates through health behaviors.