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1. Men's Health Maintenance Timeline
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Men's Health Maintenance Timeline
It’s unfortunate but true: in general, men tend to be less vigilant about their medical care than women. They see their doctors less often, are typically less verbal about their health, and tend to ignore symptoms. Men may not realize that a simple schedule of routine medical exams can bring enormous benefits to their health.
“We urge men to see their doctors regularly,” said Dr. Maxwell Plesset, an Internist at MKMG’s Yorktown office. “Through early detection and prevention, we can really save lives.”
Most healthy men under age 50 can have preventive checkups every two to three years instead of annually. Refer to the timeline below for some general guidelines. These recommendations may not apply to all men. If you have questions, please discuss your particular health maintenance schedule with your MKMG internist. |
| MEN'S HEALTH MAINTENANCE TIMELINE |
AGES 18-40
Generally Healthy |
AGES 40-50
Early Detection Phase |
AGES 50 and Up
Health Management Phase |
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Recommended Exams: every 3 years
Major Risks: HIV/AIDS, auto accidents
What’s Involved: screening for testicular cancer & training for self-examination; blood pressure & cholesterol screening; counseling on safe sexual practices, drug & alcohol usage, smoking cessation, driving & diet |
Recommended Exams: every 2 years
Major Risks: Major Risks: heart disease, high blood pressure & cholesterol problems
What’s Involved: focus on blood pressure & cholesterol maintenance, smoking cessation and control of alcohol intake; screening for colon & prostate cancer for men with a family history of these diseases |
Recommended Exams: every year
Major Risks: heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure & cholesterol problems
What’s Involved: screening for prostate & colon cancer, diabetes; stress testing in high risk men; blood pressure and cholesterol management; smoking cessation counseling |
| Immunizations: Flu shots are recommended annually, and pneumonia vaccine is recommended every ten years, especially for men with chronic problems, such as diabetes, kidney disease, heart failure, and emphysema, and all men over 65 years old. Tetanus boosters are given every ten years at all ages. |
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