June is Men’s Health Month, and CHRISTUS Health is encouraging men to prioritize their health through routine screenings and regular checkups.
Common health concerns for men include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, prostate cancer, depression, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13.2% of men age 18 and older report being in fair or poor health.
Zachery McCoy, nurse practitioner with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Texarkana, recommends annual health checkups beginning at age 45, or earlier for those with a family history of chronic or serious conditions.
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