Why Men Avoid The Doctor
- Stoicism
- High cost
- Busy schedules
- The challange of getting an appointment
- Embarrassment-getting the DRE
- Afraid of what the Doctor might tell them-stop smoking, eat too poorly, drink too much, not enough exercise
Men’s Preventative Health Screenings
- Blood pressure check every 2 years starting at age 18
- Cholesterol blood test starting at age 20
- Fasting blood sugar test every 3 years starting at age 45
- PSA blood test and DRE starting at age 40
- Colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 50
- Skin exam if find any changing or irregular moles
- Testicular exam starting at age 20
- Immunizations-tetanus every 7-10 years
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