Issues
that are most relevant to 65+ year old males:
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Heart disease
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General cardiovascular issues
such as high blood pressure and stroke
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Bowel cancer
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Prostate cancer
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Weight/obesity
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Bowel cancer
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Prostate cancer
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Testicular cancer
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Diabetes
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Eye sight
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Bone breaks/mobility/balance
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Detection/prevention
options:
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A full physical exam by your GP
every two years including cholesterol, blood glucose and prostate tests
depending on your family history
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Prostate checks every year
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Bowel cancer tests every two
years or as recommended by your GP
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Dental exam and clean every
year
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Skin exam by a dermatologist
every year
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Quit program for smokers
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Eye vision/Glaucoma test every
year
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Hearing tests as recommended by
your GP
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ECG as recommended by your GP
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Bone density test as
recommended by your GP
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Flu shots every year and other
vaccinations as recommended by your GP
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