| Blood Pressure Check |
Every 1-2
years for those age 20-40
Once annually after age 40 |
• Inactivity
• A diet high in poly saturated
fat
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Family Histor
• Diabetes
• Stress
•Alcohol abuse
|
Heart
disease is still the number one killer of men. It is hard to cure
a heart problem, but lifestyle changes can make the problem easier
to keep under control. Optimal blood pressure scores are below
120/80. |
| Lipoprotein Profile to Check
for Cholesterol Level |
Every 5 years
age 18-30
Every 2 years age 30-40
Once annually after age 40 |
Same as above |
Beginning at
age 20, cholesterol levels tend to rise in men and sharply rise by
the age of 40. High cholesterol, like high blood pressure, can lead
to heart disease or stroke. A desirable cholesterol level is less
than 130 LDL—bad cholesterol and over 40 HDL—good cholesterol.
|
| Sigmoidoscopy/Colonoscopy to Prevent Colon Cancer |
Annually after age 50 |
•
Age
• Family History
• Obesity
• Too much red meat, to little fiber in diet
|
Precancerous cells form
in the colon 5 to 10 years before cancer forms. Catching these cells
early offers a 95% chance of complete removal. |
| Breast Cancer Prevention |
Consult with
physician |
•
Age
• Family History
• Exposure to radiation
• Liver damage |
Although the
disease is predominately linked to women, one percent of breast cancer
occurs in men. Checking with your doctor can catch a problem early
making it easier to treat.
|
| PSA (Prostate Clinical Exam) |
Annually (after age 50) |
•
A diet high in fat
• Age
• Family History
• Race |
Since prostate cancer is
the most common among men, it is a good idea to get a PSA every year
after age 50. Once again, catching it early makes it easier to treat.
|
| Digital Rectum Exam |
Annually (after age 40)
|
Same as above |
A digital rectum exam will allow your
doctor to detect up to 70 percent of cancer in the prostate.
|
| Holologic Densitometry to
check for Osteoporosis |
Get first at age 60. As recommended
by doctor thereafter |
•
Caucasian
• Thin frame
• Family history
• Lack of exercise
• Low calcium intake
|
Knowing that you have low
bone density can alert you to the fact that you need to increase
bone density through exercise and calcium intake. Early detection
can slow further bone loss. |
| Skin Exam to Spot Skin Cancer |
High Risk for Melanoma: every 3-6 months
Self exam every month. Low Risk: every 5 years. |
•
Previous melanoma
• Light skin and eyes
• Freckles
• A very bad sunburn
• Many moles
• Family history |
Getting checked for skin cancer regularly
if you are at high risk can help detect the cancer early making it
much easier to treat and the chances for survival much greater. |
