Jul 7, 2022
Men generally get sick at a younger age, have illnesses that last longer, and die younger than women.
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Heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer are the top male killers. There are male-specific issues too.
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One in three adult men has some form of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension and stroke are also common.
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Cancer is the second main cause. Skin, prostate, colon and lung cancers are the most commonly diagnosed.
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If untreated, heart attacks, strokes, blindness, kidney failure and amputations can be consequences.
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Depression in men can go unnoticed because the symptoms do not always match what is commonly expected.
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The most common cause is atherosclerosis, which is the same condition behind stroke and heart attack.
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The bad news for men is that they on average pay less attention to health than the average woman.
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The good news is that men can remain healthy with eating right, healthy lifestyle and regular checkups.
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