According to the CDC, the leading cause of death in Men in 2021 was Heart Dieases, with close to 700,000 men dying from the dieases. The good news is Heart Dieases is preventable and reasearch is on-going.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the US, other than skin cancer. It’s also the second-leading cause of cancer death (after lung cancer). About 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime.
It can happen at any age, but the chances go up as a man gets older. Most prostate cancers are found in men over the age of 65. Prostate cancer happens more often in Black men than in men of other races and ethnicities. And when Black men do get it, they are often younger.
Having one or more close relatives with prostate cancer also increases a man’s risk of having prostate cancer.
Men’s Check-Up’s & Screenings
Regular physical exams
Screening can identify specific conditions and cancers, including:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Colon cancer
Depression
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Lung cancer
Prostate cancer
Dentist
Almost half of all adult cancers might be prevented by things we can do or change.
- Stay away from tobacco.
- Be as physically active as you can.
- Eat more nutritious foods, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid or limit processed foods, red meats, sugary drinks, and refined grains.
- Get to a healthy weight range.
- It’s best not to drink alcohol. If you do drink, have no more than 2 drinks per day for men.
- Protect your skin from the sun.
- Know yourself, your family history, and your risks.
- Get regular checkups and recommended cancer screening tests.
Melinda
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/womens-health/lcod/males.html
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