A Lifetime of Medical Checkups

Greatist A LIFETIME OF MEDICAL CHECKUPS The most common fatal illnesses are cardiovascular disease and cancer. While these and other potentially deadly conditions have a variety of causes, surviving any of them depends largely on prevention and early detection. Regular medical exams and testing can save your life, whether you're 20 or 65. Prevention as the Key to Longevity By the DECADE 20s Early detection is vital in preventing, diagnosing, and surviving many cancers and other serious diseases. Start regular checkups and several important tests in your 20s to catch danger signals early. 20s RISKS Women Men MELANOMA MELANOMA ........... • Incidence in young men increases 3.1% annually. • Leading form of cancer in adults ages 25-29. • 2nd most common cancer in young people ages 15-25. TESTICULAR CANCER •......•......... • Occurs most often in men ages 20-39. 'HPV (HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS) The leading cause of cervical cancer. HIGH CHOLESTEROL •.... HIGH CHOLESTEROL • Leading precursor of heart disease. • Can start as early as your 20s. BREAST CANCER • Young women with family history are at an increasingly high risk. OFO TESTS TESTS Annual skin check by dermatologist for signs of skin cancer. Blood pressure check at every Testicular exam annually after age 20. Cholesterol test every 5 years, starting at age 20. doctor visit. Skin check by dermatologist annually. Pelvic exam and Pap Cholesterol test every 5 smear annually. years, starting at age 20. Both men and women are at greater risk for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes after age 30. One in 10 cancers is diagnosed in people ages 25-40. 30s RISKS 2, Women Men CERVICAL CANCER TYPE 2 DIABETES • 20% of men over 30 have Type 2 diabetes. • #1 cancer in women ages 30-40. BREAST CANCER TESTICULAR CANCER • High risk/family history increases incidence under age 40. • Accounts for 15% of cancers in men 30-40. MELANOMA TYPE 2 DIABETES • 11% of cancers in men over 30. •...... .... • 18% of women over 30 have Type 2 diabetes. COLORECTAL CANCER • 10% of cancers in men 30-40. HEART DISEASE • #1 killer of men over 35. TESTS TESTS Pelvic exam and Pap smear annually for cervical abnormalities. Breast exam annually. Mammogram for women with family history of breast cancer. Blood sugar test every 5 years. Annually if overweight. Annual testicular exam performed by doctor. Blood sugar test every 5 years. Annually if overweight. Cholesterol testing every 5 years. Screenings for colorectal and prostate cancer if high risk. In your 40s, the effects of physical aging become more pronounced, and both men and women are at an increased risk for many forms of cancer. 40s RISKS Women Men HEART DISEASE HEART DISEASE • #1 killer of women • Men over 40 are 3x more likely to have heart disease than women ages 40-50. over 40. BREAST CANCER COLORECTAL CANCERS • #1 cancer in women ages 40-50. • Account for 60% of cancer in men over 40. OVARIAN CANCER • Most common after O MALE CANCERS age 40. • Men over 45 or with family history are at higher risk for prostate cancer. • Continued increasing risk of testicular cancer. TESTS TESTS Bone density testing every 3 years if under 127lpounds or at risk for osteoporosis. V Blood sugar testing every 3 years. Annual mammogram for all women. Heart disease screening every 5 years. Annually if high risk. Continue blood sugar testing and cholesterol testing annually to detect/prevent heart disease. V Colorectal screening annually. Ovarian screening for post-menopausal/high risk women every 3 years. Prostate exam if high risk or experiencing symptoms, such as trouble urinating or pelvic pain. V Continue annual skin exams for signs of skin cancer. After age 50, risks for heart disease, many cancers, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes increase exponentially. 50s RISKS Women Men OSTEOPOROSIS HEART DISEASE • Half of all women over 50 will break a bone due to • #1 killer of men over 50. osteoporosis. O PROSTATE CANCER ................ • Men over 50 at highest risk. • 1 in 38 men ages 50-59 will develop prostate cancer. COLON CANCER • 2nd most deadly cancer for women. COLON CANCER OVARIAN CANCER .............. • 13% of colon cancers diagnosed between ages 45-54. • 20% of colon cancers diagnosed between ages 54-60. • Most common in women over 50. HEART DISEASE #1 killer of women over 50. STROKE ........ • 25% of strokes occur before 65. • Risk of stroke more than doubles every decade after 55. STROKE 25% of strokes occur before age 65. TESTS TESTS Bone density testing every 3 years. Colorectal screening every 5 years. Prostate cancer screening every 3 years. Annually if high risk Colon cancer screening every 3 years. Annually if high risk. Ovarian screening every 3 years. Coronary screening annually, induding EKG. Cholesterol testing annually. Continue testicular exams every 3 years. Blood sugar testing every 3 years. Annually if overweight or at high risk. Continue annual skin exams, pelvic exams, Pap smears, and mammograms. The risk of Type 2 diabetes decreases for both men and women after 60, while the risks for heart disease and many cancers increase sharply. 60s RISKS Women Men OSTEOPOROSIS PROSTATE CANCER •l in 2 women over 60 will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis. • 1 in 15 men ages 60-69 will develop prostate cancer. COLON CANCER COLORECTAL CANCER • 20% of colon cancers diagnosed between ages 60-64. • 24% of colon cancers diagnosed between ages 65-70. • Most colorectal cancer in women occurs after 60. STROKE STROKE • 75% of strokes occur after 65. • 75% of strokes occur after age 65. HEART DISEASE • #1 killer of women over 60. TESTS TESTS [8 Colorectal screening every 3 years. Colonoscopy screening every 5 years. All of the following should be done The following should be done every 3 years: • Colorectal screening annually: • Cholesterol testing • Coronary screening • Prostate exam Bone density test every 2-3 years. The following should be continued annually: • Mammogram • Pelvic exam • Pap smears at physician's discretion • Coronary screening THE 70s Although life expectancy is far greater now than it was 20 years ago, today's population faces higher risks for coronary disease, stroke, and diabetes-related organ failure, due in large part to extra weight and obesity. People in their 70s need to be continually vigilant about diet, exercise, and preventative exams. AND BEYOND Prevent Your Way to Healthy Whether in your 20s or well into your 70s, prevention is the key to sustaining health and vitality. Follow this simple guide to maintain good health and peace of mind from youth well into your golden years. Infographic design by vC Uoltier Creative SOURCES: http://www.cancer.gov, http://ww.labtestsonline.org, http://www.med.umich.edu, http://www.diabetes.org, http://women.webmd.com, http://www.melanomafoundation.org, http://rex.nci.nih.gov O+