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Wellness Spotlight
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month and is used to support efforts to tackle prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide. These health concerns can include challenges in a man’s personal relationships, sex life, work, and mental health if not diagnosed/treated in a timely manner by a physician.
It's Movember!
Movember is a movement created to change the face of men's health and provide men with happier,
healthier lives. 
Did you know these men's health facts?
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Men have the average life expectancy of 77.2 years compared to women of 82.2 years
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1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their life time
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12.1% of men 18 years and over are in fair or poor health
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Around 15 MILLION American adults will be diagnosed with depression this year
What is the reason for the poor state of men's health?
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In general, the lack of awareness and understanding of the health issues men face
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Men are not comfortable openly discussing their health and how they are feeling
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Typically, men are more engaging in risky activities that may cause threat to their lives
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Men are reluctant to take action when they do not feel physically or mentally well
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On average men are 24% less likely to visit a doctor with in the last year compared to women
Recommondations for preventative men's health:
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Get an annual physical exam by your primary care provider, including blood pressure and weight checks
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At 30, screen for coronary heart disease, especially with a strong family history of the disease or risk factors
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At 40, screen for thyroid disease, liver problems, anemia, and prostate cancer.
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At 50, screen for cholesterol every five years, annually screen for Type II diabetes, lipid disorders, and skin, colon, and lung cancer. Also obtain a shingles vaccine
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At 60, screen for depression, osteoporosis, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysm
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At 70, depending on previous findings, some screenings may be done every six months.