According to Brown Health, men 15-65 years of age are significantly less likely than women to seek preventive care services, and they are more likely to report not having a primary care provider. June is a time to focus on keeping the men in your family healthy by educating yourself or them about the importance of staying on top of health and wellness.
In addition to living a healthy lifestyle and keeping up-to-date with vaccinations, some recommended screenings for men 18-39 include cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, and skin exams. Most men should be screened for colorectal cancer after turning 45, though you may need to be tested earlier if you have inflammatory bowel disease, family history of colorectal cancer, or a genetic syndrome.
Some men should be screened for lung and prostate cancer; discuss this with your physician to see if this testing is appropriate for you. Early screening may help find prostate cancer that would be at high risk of spreading. For more information on taking control of your prostate health, visit one of our past blogs.
