According to statistics, men's lifespan is generally 3-5 years shorter than that of women. This is due to the differences in the physical structure between men and women, as well as to men's lifestyle and social pressure. Health TV Ulanqab has summarized for you the "seven killers" that affect men's health. Men should pay more attention and extend their lifespan.
"Killer" of liver cancer
Liver cancer is the top ten cancers in men, claiming tens of thousands of lives every year. Liver cancer has no symptoms and is difficult to self detect, and can only be detected by screening.
Suggestion: Men should check whether they have hepatitis virus as soon as possible. If diagnosed, it is necessary to regularly check the liver function index, do abdominal ultrasound, and treat them as soon as possible. If you are a man with a large belly, be careful, fatty liver can also become cirrhosis, or even liver cancer. It is best to lose weight and exercise quickly.
"Killer" of lung cancer
The majority of men smoke, and lung cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men.
Suggestion: Quit smoking as soon as possible. Non smoking can reduce the risk of lung cancer by 90%, and also reduce the chance of a wife suffering from lung cancer. Smoking men regularly go to the hospital for relevant examinations to prevent the occurrence of lung cancer.
"Killer" of cardiovascular diseases
Arteriosclerosis in Latin means "the worst enemy of a man.". Because women have estrogen protection, their onset of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases is about 10 years later than men's. Moreover, cholesterol slowly deposits in the blood vessels of the heart or brain, and once blocked, heart disease or stroke can occur.
Suggestion: After the age of 20, men should have their cholesterol checked every 5 years. If abnormal, they should first quit smoking, then increase their daily activity by at least half an hour, and eat more fruits and vegetables.
4. "Killer" of diabetes
Too high blood sugar can damage the kidneys. According to a survey, half of sugar lovers over the age of 19 do not know they are sick. High blood sugar can harm the heart, eyes, nerves, and kidneys, dragging down men. Obesity and large waistline are hotbeds for diabetes.
Suggestion: Exercise plus a healthy diet is the way to prevent.
5. Prostate "killer"
In recent years, prostate cancer ranks fifth in male cancer incidence and seventh in mortality. Last year, the number of deaths was 936, surpassing cervical cancer. Men know little about prostate cancer, and more than half of patients are diagnosed as advanced. Like many other cancers, prostate cancer is closely related to lifestyle.
Suggestion: Go to the hospital regularly for examination and early detection and treatment. Eat more red fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, red meat grapefruit, and watermelon, which are rich in lycopene and can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Soybean products such as soybean milk and tofu can inhibit the secretion of androgens that nourish tumor growth. Drink more tea because it contains catechins, which can also protect the prostate.
6. Gout "killer"
People diagnosed with gout before the age of 40 account for one-third of all patients. More and more high school boys are suffering from gout. Boys who overeat or even drink alcohol to celebrate festivals or activities are highly susceptible to the disease. To prevent gout, it is necessary to refuse to eat more animal offal, drink excessively, etc. As soon as alcohol is consumed, it will produce uric acid during the metabolic process in the body, causing the uric acid in the blood to rise; Alcohol can also interfere with the excretion of uric acid.
Suggestion: Avoid overeating and overeating, as high and low uric acid values can accelerate the deposition of sodium urate salts and trigger gout.
"Killer" of depression
People tend to think that women are more likely to commit suicide, but in fact, the mortality rate for men is 2.2 times higher than for women. Depression is the seventh largest killer of male health. Depression is not only a bad mood, but also affects physical health. Depression affects the body and mind, causing insomnia, loss of appetite and weakness in different degrees, which also increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Suggestions: Maintain a pleasant mood, communicate and cooperate with others more, take appropriate outdoor exercises, and participate in more group activities.
In life, it is best to have regular physical examinations, early detection, and early treatment. I wish you good health.