men's health presentation
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There is lack of awareness and understanding of the
health issues men face Men do not openly discuss their health and how they’re
feeling Men are reluctant to take action when men don’t feel
physically or mentally well Men engage in risky activities that threaten their health There are stigmas surrounding mental health Men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited
a doctor within the past 5 years
Something About Men
Key Facts About Men’s Health
Most men do not pay attention to their health.
Compared to women, men are more likely to:
Smoke and drink Make unhealthy or risky
choices Put off regular checkups
and medical care
There are health conditions that only affect men, such as prostate cancer and low testosterone.
Many of the major health risks that men face like colon cancer or heart disease can be prevented and treated with early diagnosis.
Screening tests can find diseases early, when they are easier to treat.
It's important to get the screening tests needed.
Unlike women, men do not experience a major, rapid change in
fertility as they age. Instead, changes occur gradually during a process that some people call andropause.
Aging changes in the male reproductive system occur primarily in the testes
Testicular tissue mass decreases and the level of the male sex hormone testosterone stays the same or decreases very slightly.
There may be problems with erectile function but this happens very slow, rather than a completely lacking function
Aging Changes in the Male Reproductive System
Aging changes in the male
reproductive system
Fertility The tubes that carry
sperm may become less elastic which is called sclerosis.
The testes continue to produce sperm, but the rate of sperm cell production slows.
Urinary function The prostate gland enlarges
with age. Some of the prostate tissue
is replaced with a scar like tissue. This condition is called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) which affects about 50% of men.
This may cause problems with slowed urination, as well as with ejaculation.
Aging changes in the male
reproductive system
Effects of changes The volume of fluid
ejaculated usually remains the same, but there are fewer living sperm in the fluid.
Decreases in the sex drive.
Sexual responses may become slower
Common problems Erectile dysfunction (ED)
may be a concern for aging men.
Prostate cancer becomes more common as men age. It is one of the most frequent causes of cancer death in men.
Bladder cancer also becomes more common with age.
Health screening
Ages 18-39 Most men ignore
getting any type of health screening.
Even if you feel fine, you should still see your health care provider for regular checkups.
These visits can avoid problems in the future.
Screening guidelines for men ages 18 – 39 are: BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING -Every 2 years CHOLESTEROL SCREENING AND HEART
DISEASE PREVENTION - Men over 34 should get every 5 years DIABETES SCREENING - Having a body mass index (BMI) over 25 TESTICULAR EXAM
Health screening Ages 18-39
DENTAL EXAM - Every year for cleaning EYE EXAM - Every 2 years if there is a vision problem INFECTIOUS DISEASE SCREENING - Syphilis, Chlamydia, HIV, Etc PHYSICAL EXAM - Every 2 years IMMUNIZATIONS - Tdap, Flu shot, Gardasil -HPV shot if never had it
Health screening Ages 18-39
Fun facts about Men’s Health
Men with 76.2 % and Women with 81 % is the average life of expectancy in The United States
1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer
12.1 % of men 18 and over are in fair or poor health
Advise to Men
KNOW YOUR FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY
Exercise TAKE ACTION EARLY DON'T SMOKE SLEEP WELL EAT A HEALTHY
DIET
STAY AT A HEALTHY WEIGHT
MANAGE YOUR STRESS
STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY
DRINK ALCOHOL IN MODERATION
WEAR SUNSCREEN KEEP SMILING
Health screening - men - ages 18 to 39: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved
March 2, 2015, from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007464.htm
Men: Take Charge of Your Health. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/everyday-healthy-living/sexual-health/men-take-charge-of-your-health#the-basics_3
Men's Health Network. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/
Men's Health Special Feature Stories and News. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://www.webmd.com/men/news-features
Movember United States. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://us.movember.com/mens-health
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