Test your knowledge about men’s health by answering these six true-or-false questions. Answers are provided below.
True or False?
1) 30 percent of a man’s health is determined by genetics.
2) Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men.
3) Men cannot get breast cancer.
4) Men should not worry about osteoporosis (low bone density).
5) Drinking lots of beer can cause a beer belly.
6) Half of men who die suddenly from heart disease had no previous symptoms.
Answers
1) True. 70 percent of a men’s health is determined by lifestyle.
2) True. Prostate cancer ranks second.
3) False. Men can get breast care, but it’s rare.
4) False. Some men have an increased risk of osteoporosis.
5) True. Excess calories from beer can increase belly fat.
6) True. Another reason men over 50 need to schedule an annual wellness exam.
Source: WebMD, Cardiology Associates of Michigan, Link Health and Community