Top 5 Threats to Men

Top five threats to men’s health:

As pointed earlier most threats to men’s health can be prevented. Listed below are the top threats and the ways to cope with them:
Cancer: Lung cancer is estimated as the number one cause of cancer deaths in men primarily due to cigarette smoking. Then is prostate cancer which ranks second and colorectal cancer is the third leading type of cancer that causes most deaths among men. If you want to reduce the risk of developing these cancers, follow the measures listed below:

Stop smoking or using any tobacco products
Live an active lifestyle filled with lots of physical activity
Eat a well balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits. Try to avoid the intake of high-fat foods
Keep a check on your weight
Abstain from drinking alcohol, however if you want to have it, make sure you drink in moderation
Seek your physician for regular cancer screenings

Heart disease: This is one of the leading threats to men’s health. To have a healthy heart:

Do not smoke cigarettes or use any tobacco products
Live an active lifestyle filled with lots of physical activity. Include exercises, brisk walking and aerobics in your daily routine for a healthy heart
Keep a check on your weight
Eat a well balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits. Abstain from eating high-fat foods or junk foods.
Get yourself checked for blood pressure and cholesterol levels. In case you have high cholesterol or blood pressure, follow proper treatment and bring it under control.
Abstain from drinking alcohol, however if you want to have it, make sure you drink in moderation as alcohol can increase your blood pressure
Try to cope with stress

Stroke: Some risk factors related to stroke like age and family history cannot be controlled, however you can exercise control over certain factors.

Do not smoke, it can trigger stroke
Curb the intake of cholesterol and saturated fat in your diet. Avoid trans fat completely
Keep a check on your weight
Drink alcohol in moderation
Diabetes patients should keep a check on their blood sugar levels
Live an active lifestyle filled with lots of physical activity. Include exercises, brisk walking and aerobics in your daily routine for a healthy heart

Injuries: One of the leading causes of fatal accidents among men is automotive vehicle accident. To reduce this risk: