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Spotlight on Men's Health

SPOTLIGHT ON MEN'S HEALTH INCREASING AWARENESS of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys is an important topic year-round. Following up on Men's Health Month, this infographic reminds us that by raising awareness, advancing health education, and recognizing culturally influenced behaviors, each of us can help improve men's health. MEN LIVE SHORTER LIVES WITH A LOWER AVERAGE QUALITY OF LIFE THAN WOMEN. AT BIRTH, MALES OUTNUMBER FEMALES 105:100 BUT BY AGE 65-74, THE MALE-TO-FEMALE RATIO IS 80:100 AS LIKELY O BE AUTISTIC. 3-4х 2-3X Asu AHO COLORBLIND. AS LIKELY TO BE DYSLEXIC 16X AS LIKELY TO MEN ARE... (TO SUFFER FROM O DIE FROM PARASIT 2X AS LIKELY TOP 10 CAUSES OF DEATH IN AMERICAN MEN 450,000 25.4% men die of cardiovascular of men will get pros- 1/6 tate cancer. disease each year. HEART DISEASE 50% 23.1% OTHER of men will develop cancer in their lifetime. 1.9% KIDNEY DISEASE 2% DIABETES CANCER 24.1% > 700,000 men are diagnosed with cancer each year, and ALZHEIMERS >6 million 300,000 men in the U.S. are clinically depressed. 6.4% men die of it. 2.9% 4.4% 5.5% ACCIDENTS Testicular cancer is most common in men ages 15-35. STROKE CLRD It is 100% > 60% 92% of workplace curable when caught and treated early. of adult American men are overweight or obese. deaths are male. Accidents 13 million are the #1 cause of death for men under age 44. men have diabetes. MEN ARE LESS LIKELY TO HAVE HEALTH COVERAGE AND TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HEALTH CARE RESOURCES WHEN COMPARED TO WOMEN. 60% 33% >7 million Men have a of men aged 50 or older were not screened for colon cancer in American men haven't seen a doctor in over 10 years. lower rate of ambulatory care than women. the past year. Men ages 15-44 are 56% less likely to visit the doctor for > 50% 40% were not screened for prostate cancer in the past year. of all men did not have a physical exam or blood cholesteral test in the past year. any reason. 33% Men utilize 50% 24% as many preventative care visits as women. of these men had not been screened for prostate or colon cancer in the past 5 years. of males said they would delay seeking health care as long as possible, even if they were in pain or sick. 67% of men wouldn't go to a doctor when experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath - two early warning signs of a heart attack. 17% wuld delay going to a doctor for more than a week. MORE THAN HALF OF ALL PREMATURE DEATHS AMONG MEN ARE PREVENTABLE. Check yourself for testicular, skin, oral, and breast cancers DO MONTHLY SELF EXAMS. each month. SIMPLE STEPS TO IMPROVE Limit alcohol to 2 PROTECT YOURSELF drinks per day. YOUR HEALTH FROM THE SUN. Exercise moderately for 30 minutes 5 times a week, or vigorously for 20 minutes 3 times a week. Eat a varied diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat foods. Drink 8 glasses of water per day. (high-fiber/low-fat) Limit cholesterol intake and avoid saturated fats. EXERCISE & EAT RIGHT to maintain a healthy weight. QUIT SMOKING. THE FOLLOWING CHART TELLS YOU WHEN AND HOW OFTEN DOCTORS GET IT CHECKED! SUGGEST MEN TAKE THESE PREVENTATIVE TESTS. BLOOD TESTS & URINALYSIS TB SKIN TEST Screens for diseases such as cholesterol, diabetes, and kidney or thyroid dysfunction before symptons occur EKG Should be done on occasion of exposure or suggestive symptoms Screens for heart abnormalities AGE 20-39: Every 3 years AGE 40-49: Every 2 years AGE 50+: Every year AGE 20+: Every 5 years AGE 20-39: Baseline AGE 40-49: Every 4 years AGE 50+: Every 3 years BLOOD PRESSURE High blood pressure can cause damage to body organs CHEST X-RAY AGE 20+: Every year Detects lung cancer and should be considered among smokers over the age of 45 AGE 40+: Talk to your doctor RECTAL EXAM Screens for hemorrhoids, lower rectal problems, colon and prostate cancer НЕМОССULT AGE 20+: Every year Screens stool for early signs of polyps or colon cancer AGE 40+: Every year COLORECTAL HEALTH Examines the rectum, sigmoid, and descending colon for early signs of cancer PHYSICAL EXAM Overall health status report AGE 50+: Every 3-4 years AGE 20-39: Every 3 years AGE 40-49: Every 2 years AGE 50+: Every year TESTOSTERONE SCREENING Checks for low testosterone SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AGE 40+: Talk to your doctor Sexually active adults at risk for STDS should be screened regularly PSA BLOOD TEST BONE HEALTH AGE 20+: Talk to your doctor Tests levels of Prostate Bone mineral density test Specific Antigen for infection, enlargement, or cancer AGE 60+: Talk to your doctor AGE 50+: Every year (Earlier if you have a family history of prostate cancer) *THIS INFOGRAPHIC IS MEANT FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT FOR HEALTH GUIDANCE. CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL WITH ALL HEALTH-RELATED QUESTIONS. CREATED IN JUNE 2012. SOURCES INFOGRAPHIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY menshealthmonth.org menshealthnetwork.org/library/AginginAmerica.pdf (2001) menshealthnetwork.org/library/blueprint.pdf menshealthnetwork.org/library/pdfs/GetltChecked.pdf cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr60/nvsr60 06.pdf (2008) menshealthnetwork.org/library/inscover.pdf (2008) menshealthnetwork.org/library/menshealthfacts.pdf (2007) menshealthnetwork.org/stateofmenshealth/ NURSING@GEORGETOWN Master's in Nursing Delivered Online CREATED BY OBizMedia HEARING LOSS RELATED DISEASES eX AS LIKELY TO D 2.1% INFLUENZA & PNEUMONIA 2.3% SUICIDE

Spotlight on Men's Health

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Increasing awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys is an important topic year-round.

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