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Dr. Robert Rhodes' 2, 3, 4, 5 Principle for Men

Some Facts: On average, men live 6 years less than womem Women live 80 years Men live 74 years Men have higher fatality rates than women for the 10 leading causes of death More than 80 percent of suicide deaths are men Prevention, self-examination and regular check-ups help to prevent diseases that affect men Men visit the doctor 31percent less often than women, and therefore fail to detect many diseases at an early stage Screening can catch many diseases at an early stage, when treatment is most likely to be successful

ROARING TWENTIES 2 Physicals in the decade of the 20’s Testicular and Skin Cancer Screen Family History Discuss Habits and Risky Behaviors Sexual History Accident prevention Mental Health Issues Baseline labs THIRTY TWENTIES 3 Physicals in the decade of the 30’s Review of the Roaring 20’s Sexual Function or lack of may be more of an issue Discuss sleep habits Exercise Seatbelts and Bike helmets More labs FABULOUS FORTIES Four Physicals in the decade of the 40’s (every other year!) Family History (parents are aging) Prostate Health Colon Cancer Screening Heart Disease and Diabetes Screening Baseline EKG Even more labs NIFTY FIFTIES Yearly exams as long as you and your insurance allow!! PSA Colonoscopy Lipo Med Profile Coronary Scans Erectile Disfunction BREAK OLD HABITS Smoking Cessation Exercise Weight Loss Dietary Issues Sleep Habits Mental Health About Dr. Robert Rhodes Board Certified Family Practice, Southwest Family Health, Lincoln, NE 2000 Nebraska Medical Assn(NMA) Young Physician of the Year Chairperson, NMA Men’s Health Initiative Past President, Lancaster County Medical Society Men’s Health Network Advisory Board, Washington, DC

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