Health conditions men should keep track of

ET Online

Jul 7, 2022

​More vulnerable

Men generally get sick at a younger age, have illnesses that last longer, and die younger than women.

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​Common ailments

Heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer are the top male killers. There are male-specific issues too.

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​Heart disease

One in three adult men has some form of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension and stroke are also common.

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​Cancer

Cancer is the second main cause. Skin, prostate, colon and lung cancers are the most commonly diagnosed.

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​Diabetes

If untreated, heart attacks, strokes, blindness, kidney failure and amputations can be consequences.

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​Depression

Depression in men can go unnoticed because the symptoms do not always match what is commonly expected.

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​Erectile Dysfunction

The most common cause is atherosclerosis, which is the same condition behind stroke and heart attack.

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​Bad news

The bad news for men is that they on average pay less attention to health than the average woman.

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Good news

The good news is that men can remain healthy with eating right, healthy lifestyle and regular checkups.

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