June is Men's Health Month! This is an educational presentation to engage men in becoming more aware of the health issues that may affect them.

1. Healthstance©:
Men’s Health Awareness
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2. Welcome to Healthstance© -
a developing health and wellness library from
ARCpoint Labs of Schaumburg, IL
Presentations to educate, motivate and inform on health messages, health
interventions, and health behaviors.
DISCLAIMER: This module is intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice.AWARE – Just Clinical©

3. Men, Did You Know You are:
www.ahrq.gov/healthymen/
24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year
22% more likely to have neglected your cholesterol tests
28% more likely than women to be hospitalized for congestive heart failure
32% more likely than women to be hospitalized for long-term complications of diabetes
24% more likely to be hospitalized for pneumonia that could have been prevented by getting an immunization
More than 2 times as likely to have a leg or foot amputated due to complications related to diabetes
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4. Simple Things to Stay Healthy
•Adopting a lifestyle that includes healthy eating and regular physical activity can help lower your risk for chronic
disease conditions as well as several kinds of cancerMaintain a healthy weight
•Adult men need at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, and muscle strengthening
activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms) on 2 or more
days a week
Exercise regularly
•Adult men need between 7-9 hours of sleep
•Insufficient sleep is associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression
Get plenty of rest
•Excessive alcohol use can interfere with testicular function and male hormone production resulting in impotence
and infertility. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat esophagus, liver, and colon
in men
Don’t drink alcohol, or limit
it to no more than 2 drinks
a day
•Quitting smoking improves your health and lowers your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other
smoking-related illnessesDon’t smoke
•Fewer than 15% of men use sunscreen regularly when outside for more than an hour
•If you’re wearing a baseball cap or short-sleeved shirt, make sure you put sunscreen on your ears, neck, and
arms
Protect your skins from the
sun, and avoid tanning
beds
•Keep track of your numbers for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI). Be sure to ask
your health care provider what tests you need and how often you need themGet a checkup every year
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5. Men’s Cheat Sheet to Cancer Screening and
Good Health
The CDC supports screening for colorectal
(colon) and lung cancers as recommended by
the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This
“cheat sheet” lists the different types of cancer
screenings that are available to men.
But remember, there’s more to your health than
just cancer screenings. Yearly exams give you
the opportunity to talk to your doctor about your
family health history, and ask about tests you
may need for other diseases or conditions such
as diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol.
Type Screening Method What to Get Screened*
Colorectal
(colon) Cancer
Colonoscopy,
sigmoidoscopy, or fecal
occult blood testing (FOBT)
If you are 50 to 75 years old,
get tested. The schedule
depends on the type of test
used.
Lung Cancer Low-dose CT scan If you are 55 to 80 years old
and are a heavy smoker or a
past smoker who quit within
the last 15 years, get a low-
dose CT scan every year.
Prostate
Cancer
Digital rectal exam (DRE) and
prostate specific antigen
(PSA) test
Talk to your doctor. The
USPSTF recommends against
PSA screening for men who
do not have symptoms.
Skin Cancer Periodic total-body
examinations by a clinician
Talk to your doctor. The
USPSTF has concluded that
there is not enough evidence
to recommend for or against
routine skin cancer screening.
* Talk with your doctor about when and how often you should be screened.
Depending on your personal health history, family health history, or screening
results, your doctor may recommend a different screening schedule.
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6. Health Tips About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancers usually grow slowly. Most men with prostate cancer are older than 65 years and
do not die from the disease. Finding and treating prostate cancer before symptoms occur may
not improve your health or help you live longer.
Prostate cancer is the most
common non-skin cancer
among American men.
• One screening test for prostate cancer is a blood
test, which can be abnormal for several reasons
besides prostate cancer.
• The only way to know if an abnormal test is due to
cancer is to do a biopsy.
• If the biopsy shows there are cancer cells, your
doctor will discuss treatment options.
• Treatment of prostate cancer may include:
• Close monitoring and follow-up visits
• Radiation
• Surgery to remove the prostate
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7. • Always wear your
seatbelt
• Follow posted speed
limits
• Don’t drive after
drinking or when tired
• Don’t drive with
someone else who’s
intoxicated or exhausted
• Always wear a helmet
when riding a motorcycle,
bicycle or skateboard
• Install home smoke and
carbon monoxide
detectors. Replace
batteries 2x year
• Follow instructions on
household cleaning
products
• Ensure adequate
ventilation when using
chemicals
• Take prescription
medication & non-
prescription drugs exactly
as prescribed
• Stay physically active - it
helps preserve your
balance
• Use appropriate lighting.
Darkness can lead to
tripping and falls
• Install railings on
stairways & near bathtubs
and showers
• Use non-skid pads under
rugs & carpets
• Use ladders safely
• Starting at age 60, get
screened for osteoporosis
•Wear safety gear such
as hard hats, seat belts,
safety harnesses, masks, &
eye protection when you
need it
• Take extra care when
handling chemicals.
Many are linked with
asthma, cancer and
infertility
•Keep guns unloaded
and securely locked
• Keep ammunition in a
separate location
• Keep guns and
ammunition in a gun safe
or secure gun locker
• Be especially careful
when cleaning guns—this
is when many gun
accidents happen
Accidents are one of the top five killers of men and for those under age 44, they’re the number one cause of death.
Men are more likely than women to be injured or killed in an accident, largely because men tend to engage in riskier behavior.
Accident Prevention & Safety
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Motor Vehicle
Crashes
Accidental
Poisoning
Falls Workplace
Accidents
Guns

8. Laboratory Testing for Men’s Health
Screening Offered at Schaumburg, IL
 Complete blood count (CBC)
 Testosterone
 Urinalysis
 Diabetes screening for those who have
high blood pressure or high cholesterol
 Renal panel
 Thyroid panel
 Comprehensive Male Health Panel
Comprehensive Micronutrient
analysis
 Lipid profile (cholesterol, total lipids,
HDL, LDL) for men aged 35 and up; aged 20
and up if men have diabetes or family history
of heart disease or high cholesterol
 PSA – most likely to benefit men aged 50 – 70.
It can also be beneficial if you are over 45 and
are at increased risk
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Anne Kurilich, Owner/President
akurilich@ARCpointLabs.com
https://schaumburg-il.arcpointlabs.com
847.306.6011
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Anne Kurilich, Owner/President
akurilich@ARCpointLabs.com
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