Cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the leading causes of death in men in Australia. Much of which is preventable so it’s important to maintain regular check-ups throughout your life to maintain your general health and well-being. Your GP knows what’s important at each stage of your life and with regular checks, can help you enjoy a long and healthy life.
Cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the leading causes of death in men in Australia. Much of which is preventable so it’s important to maintain regular check-ups throughout your life to maintain your general health and well-being. Your GP knows what’s important at each stage of your life and with regular checks, can help you enjoy a long and healthy life.
What should you be aware of at your age?
| Checks | 20's | 30's | 40's | 50's | 60's | 70's |
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| Weight and Lifestyle Factors | ||||||
| Skin Cancer | ||||||
| Blood Pressure | ||||||
| Testicular Self-examinations | ||||||
| Diabetes Test | ||||||
| Flu Vaccinations | ||||||
| Mental Health | ||||||
| Blood Cholesterol | ||||||
| Prostate Test | ||||||
| Eye Checks | ||||||
| Liver and Kidney Function Blood Testing | ||||||
| Bowel Cancer Screening | ||||||
| Shingles Vaccine | ||||||
| Bone Mass Density Scan |
High blood pressure or hypertension is the pressure of your blood on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. A healthy blood pressure is 120/80mmHg. If your blood pressure is high for long periods of time it can cause a heart attack, stroke or affect your kidneys. The chances of high blood pressure increase as you get older.
The causes of high blood pressure aren’t often clear however they are influenced by factors such as:
Family history
Alcohol intake
Diet
Weight
Exercise
Some medicines can also raise blood pressure
In terms of symptoms, there aren’t usually any warning signs so it’s extremely important to check your blood pressure regularly.
Low blood pressure can also cause issues. Signs your blood pressure might be too low include:
Stay healthy by making the right lifestyle choices. Eating healthy meals and regular exercise can help reduce blood pressure. Medicine can also help control high blood pressure.
High blood cholesterol can cause a hardening of the arteries leading to a higher risk of heart attacks. Cholesterol is a fatty substance carried around the body in the blood. Our bodies produce cholesterol to:
Cholesterol levels should be no higher than 5.5 mmol per litre if there are no health risks present. Too much cholesterol can lead to fatty deposits developing in our arteries which can lead to blockages, heart disease and stroke. The best way to maintain healthy levels of cholesterol is to limit foods high in saturated fats. Try to avoid:
Increasing the amount and variety of fresh fruit, vegetables and wholegrain foods you consume each day
Choose low or reduced-fat milk, yoghurt and dairy products or have ‘added calcium’ soy drinks
Choose lean meat and limit fatty meats (sausages, salami etc)
Eat fish at least twice a week
Replace butter and dairy blends with polyunsaturated margarines
Include foods in your diet that are rich in soluble fibre and healthy fats such as nuts, legumes and seeds
Limit cheese and ice cream to twice a week
It’s important to remember that everyone’s mental health will vary throughout their life. But there may be times when you are affected by anxiety or depression. It’s important to be able to identify both.
It’s normal to feel flat, angry, irritable or sad at times but if this describes the way you feel most of the time for more than two weeks you may be experiencing symptoms of depression. Physical symptoms include constant tiredness, changes in weight and a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. Depression won’t go away without treatment and can develop to a point where it’s difficult to cope with day to day life.
Anxiety is the fear that something terrible is going to happen. Your worries ‘snowball’ with constant catastrophe seen in everyday situations. It disrupts your life, can cause sleepless nights, makes you feel panicked and can cause you to avoid any further situations in which you might feel panicked.
Staying healthy, keeping fit, eating healthy and having plenty of sleep to reduce your mental health risk
Talk to your family and friends. Speak to a health professional if required
Go for a walk outside if you aren’t feeling great
Have time out with mates
Don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Call a mental health crisis service like Lifeline (13 11 14) or visit the Beyond Blue website for more information
As the most commonly diagnosed cancer for men in Australia, it’s important for men over the age of 40 to discuss their risk of prostate cancer with their doctor. This is particularly important as you get older, and/ or if you have a first degree male relative who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In the early stages, there may be no symptoms. In the later stages, some symptoms of prostate cancer might include:
These symptoms may not mean you have prostate cancer, but if you experience any of them, go and see your doctor.
Although there is no evidence maintaining a good healthy diet and exercise can prevent or stop prostate cancer from developing, they can help reduce the risk and improve overall health. Early detection and maintaining regular health checks is very important.
Testicular cancer is the second most common cancer in young men aged between 18 to 39 years.
The rate of men diagnosed with this cancer has increased by more than 30% over the past 30 years. Although there isn’t a routine screening test for the cancer, it’s important to understand the normal look and feel of your testicles and consult a doctor should you notice anything unusual. Regular self-examination is the best way to detect cancer early and improves outcomes.
Testicular cancer may not cause any symptoms but the most common one is a painless swelling or a lump in a testicle. Less common symptoms include:
There are no proven measures to prevent testicular cancer with early detection key to successfully treating it. The five year survival rate for testicular cancer is 98%.
It’s important to eat well and exercise regularly to ensure good health. Your waist size can be a good indicator as to your risk of chronic disease. A waist size of more than 94cms means an increased risk of chronic disease. Follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines for tips on healthy eating:
To achieve and maintain a healthy weight be physically active and choose the right amounts of nutritious foods and drinks to meet your energy needs
Enjoy a wide range of nutritious foods from the five food groups every day and drink plenty of water
Limit intake of food containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol
Care for your food; preparing and storing it safely
It’s important to achieve at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most or all days of the week. It doesn’t have to be strenuous to be of benefit and can be simple choices such as walking up stairs instead of taking the lift or getting off the train one station early to walk home, or taking the dog for a walk to the park.
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