Top 5 Health Risks For Men And How To Help Prevent Them.

A man's health faces key threats as he gets older: heart disease, erectile dysfunction, prostate problems, and even more...

Learn about the 5 top health threats to men's health and how to help prevent them.


1- You’re Not Invincible:

If you take better care of your car or favorite electronic gadget than your own health, you are not alone. According to experts at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital, men’s overwhelmingly dismissive attitude towards their health can have dire consequences in the long run.

Move from your man cave to a medical provider to significantly reduce top serious health problems like cancer, depression, heart disease, or even respiratory diseases.


2- Heart Health:

Heart disease comes in many forms, all of which can lead to serious, fatal complications if left undetected. The American Heart Association indicates that more than one in three adult men has some form of cardiovascular disease. Black men account for 100,000 more cardiovascular disease mortality cases than white men.

Stroke targets an estimated 2.8 million men and high blood pressure is common in younger males. Routine check-ups can help keep that heart beating.

3- COPD and Other Respiratory Diseases:

Various respiratory diseases usually start with an innocent “smoker’s cough.” Over time, that cough can lead to life-threatening conditions such as lung cancer, emphysema, or COPD—all of which interfere with normal breathing.

According to the American Lung Association, each year, more men are diagnosed with and develop lung cancer than in years past. Black men are at increased risk for dying from the disease compared to other racial or ethnic groups. While exposure to occupational hazards such as asbestos is an increased risk, smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer.


4- Alcohol: Friend or Foe?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men face higher rates of alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations than women do. Men binge drink twice as much and are prone to increased aggression and sexual assault against women.

Alcohol consumption increases risk for cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and colon. Alcohol also interferes with testicular function and hormone production, resulting in impotence and infertility. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, if a problem drinker does not seek help, he is more likely to commit suicide.


5-  Depression and Suicide:

Researchers at The National Institute of Mental Health estimate that at least six million men suffer from depressive disorders including suicidal thoughts annually. If you’re depressed, the NIMH recommends these tips:

-exercise
-set realistic goals
-surround yourself with loved ones
-postpone important decisions
-seek professional help.