06/19/2026
Did you know that June is officially Men's Health Month?
Did you know that currently over 40% of men never go for routine checkups, visiting the doctor only when a severe condition or emergency arises.
Men are 50% more likely than women to go over two years without seeing a primary care physician.
Why is this?
Fear and anxiety is reported as the number one reason when men are asked. The fear of a negative diagnosis or unwelcome lifestyle advice drives many men away. Traditional societal expectations often cause men to view visiting a P*P as a sign of weakness, leading them to "tough it out". Many also report discomfort with specific topics, 46% of men are uncomfortable discussing sex-related issues such as erectile disfunction with their provider.
Midlife adult men between the ages of 35-64, at least 75% of them are living with one or more chronic medical condition that is untreated.
The prevalence of high cholesterol, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes is always higher in men.
Some of the top health conditions more prevalent in men
24% of men will die of heart disease, only 21% of women, of this number, medical compliance currently hovers between 50-70% that seek treatment for their CAD
Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, currently over 50% of men have hypertension, of that number, only 20% seek treatment from a P*P to control it
More men will die with lung cancer due to the number of male smokers, and yes, va**ng is smoking, you are 30 times more likely to develop lung cancer if you are a smoker, currently 11.5% of men smoke and 7.6% currently v**e, this is more common among the younger population (18-44yrs)
Currently 18% of adult men have diabetes, and over a quarter of the male population has pre-diabetes, 28% of these men are completely untreated, and 60% of the ones that seek treatment remain non-compliant, over time, diabetes leads to many other health conditions, one of the most common that concerns men is damage to blood vessels and nerves in the p***s that results in ED, affecting up to 50% to 75% of men, diabetes often causes a drastic decline in testosterone as well, leading to increased fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, anxiety, low libido, night sweats, and many other related symptoms
Colorectal cancer, currently it is the 3rd most common cancer in men, men consistently show higher rates of both new cases and mortality, The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 31,510 total new cases in the U.S., with the vast majority heavily affecting men (17,900 cases) smoking plays a big role in this, smoking significantly increases your risk for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including those of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, and colon
Obesity which leads to a multitude of chronic health conditions, currently 39.2% of men over the age of 20 are obese
We stress the importance of routine colorectal screening, this can be done now with a simple blood test or cologuard, we also screen for prostate cancers in men over the age of 45, and encourage routine cardiac screening.
It is extremely important to find a P*P and establish a relationship where you feel comfortable to discuss these conditions. Men often wait until their health has declined significantly. At Rhoades Family Practice, my goal is to prevent you from needing medicine. If you are looking for a provider that will work with you to keep you as healthy as possible, we are the one !!!
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