Health tests for the 50 something man
Twenty years ago, maybe you had your yearly physical exam. But after 50 years of age there is more to think about. You may feel 25 but at 50 something you’re at greater risk of developing disease. The good news is most are preventable or even curable when caught early. That’s why routine checkups are so much more important when you are 50 something. Here are some basic health screening tests and guidelines from the U.S Department of Health & Human Services.
Screening tests and immunizations Guidelines for Men Ages 50-64
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General Health |
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| Full checkup, including weight and height | Discuss with your doctor or nurse how often to have a full check up |
| HIV | Get this test at least once to find out your HIV status. Ask your doctor if and when you need the test again. |
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Heart Health |
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| Blood Pressure test | At least every 2 years |
| Cholesterol test | Discuss with your doctor or nurse when to take this test |
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Diabetes |
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| Blood Sugar Test | Every 3 years |
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Prostate Health |
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| Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test | Discuss with your doctor or nurse when to take this test |
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Colorectal Health |
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| Fecal occult blood test | Once a year |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy (with fecal occult blood test) | Every 5 years |
| Colonoscopy | Every 10 years |
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Reproductive Health |
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| Testicular exam | Discuss with your doctor or nurse if you need this test |
| Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests | Both partners should get tested for STIs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse. |
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Eye and Ear Health |
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| Complete eye exam | Every 2–4 years or as your doctor advises |
| Hearing test | Every 3 years |
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Skin Health |
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| Mole exam | Monthly mole self-exam; by a doctor (dermatologist) as part of your routine full checkup. |
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Oral Health |
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| Dental Exam | Routinely; discuss with your dentist. |
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Mental Health |
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| Mental health screening | Discuss with your doctor or nurse about a mental health screening |
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Immunizations |
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| Influenza vaccine (Flu shot) | Once a year |
| Tetanus-diphtheria booster vaccine | Every 10 years |
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