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Top Health Risks for Men

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  • Both men and women battle disease every day but men are more likely to let these illnesses go unnoticed.
  • Some common health risks for men include heart disease, prostate cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer, stress, and depression.
  • Through yearly exams and regular health screenings, you may be able to identify serious health problems early. Talk to your doctor about your health risks.

Many individuals, both men and women, battle illness and disease every day. But men may be more likely to let these illnesses go unnoticed. This is likely due to a lack of awareness, poor health education, or unhealthy behavior patterns in their work and social lives, explains the Men’s Health Network. These factors are contributing to a steady deterioration of the well-being of American Men.

So, take charge of your health and make it a priority. Identify your health risks, and reach out to your doctor to learn how you can reduce your risks to live healthier and longer. In the meantime, let’s take a look at the top 12 health risks for men that you should know!

Liver Disease

The liver has a very important job of filtering your blood. It also helps you digest food, absorb nutrients, and helps remove toxic substances from your body. One health risk men need to be on the lookout for is liver disease.

Types of liver disease include cirrhosis, liver cancer, alcoholic liver disease, bile duct cancer, and viral hepatitis. Your risk also greatly increases if you smoke tobacco regularly and if you drink heavily. Signs that indicate your liver is in poor health include abdominal pain, bloody stool or urine, fever, fatigue, and swelling in the legs and/or abdomen.

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