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Health Matters: Eyes on the Guys
by Emily DeLeo
Men seem to have a bad
reputation for never visiting the
doctor, even when they should.
Many studies have been done
to find answers to differences
in health promoting behaviors
between men and women.
Whether you are a man who
visits your doctor regularly, or
never, there are some important
screening tests you should know
about.
• Blood pressure should be
checked every two years or
more, starting in your 20s.
• Blood cholesterol should be
checked every five years or
more, starting in your 20s.
• Colorectal cancer test at
the age of 50, frequency
determined by your doctor.
• Prostate cancer screening at
the age of 50, per physician
recommendation.
These are recommendations
for men of average risk. Some
men are at higher risk for certain
diseases based on their family
history, race/ethnicity and other
factors. Please check with your
healthcare provider if you feel
you need any of these screenings.
If you do not have a healthcare
provider or are uninsured,
please contact Emily DeLeo,
Community Health Liaison,
at the number below for help
finding free or reduced cost
options for healthcare.
Emily DeLeo is the Community
Health Liaison for the Riverwest
Health Initiative. She can be
reached at 263-8383 x139.
Riverwest Currents online edition - September, 2006 |
