The life expectancy for men is nearly six years younger than women due to an increased risk of life-threatening conditions including not regularly visiting their healthcare provider and failing to participate in early detection and preventative screenings. Call your doctor.
Many men tend to delay or avoid routine check-ups, often seeking medical attention only when symptoms become difficult to ignore. This pattern can stem from a mix of factors—including cultural expectations around toughness, fear or anxiety about medical results, busy schedules, or a belief that they are generally healthy and don’t need regular care.
Skipping routine visits can lead to missed opportunities for early detection of health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers. Regular medical check-ups not only help identify problems earlier but also provide a chance to receive guidance on lifestyle, mental health, and long-term well-being.
MILESTONE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR MEN BY AGE GROUP
- Monthly Testicular self-exam
- Annual blood pressure check
- Every 3 years complete a physical exam, cancer screenings & cholesterol test
- Monthly Testicular self-exam
- Annual blood pressure check, stool test & baseline prostate-specific antigen test and digital rectal exam
- Every 2 years complete a physical exam
- Every 3 years cancer screenings & cholesterol test
- Monthly Testicular self-exam
- Annual blood pressure check, stool test & baseline prostate-specific antigen test and digital rectal exam
- Every 2 years complete a physical exam
- Every 3 years cancer screenings & cholesterol test
- Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy as recommended by your healthcare provider
Every 40 Seconds Some in the U.S. Has a Heart Attack
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the U.S., killing 384,886 men in 2021
- about 1 in every 4 male deaths is attributed to heart disease.
- Men are at an increased risk for heart attacks and strokes, two leading causes of death among men.
- Nearly 350,000 men die of cardiovascular disease every year
Prostate Awareness
- Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men and is the most common cancer in men in the U.S.
- About 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime, and it can happen at any age, but the chances go up as a man gets older.
- Nearly 300,000 new cases of prostate cancer are expected annually.
- Lung cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis with an estimated 235,000 new cases every year.
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