Seven major culprits that damage men's health

Core Tip: Many modern men are exhausted physically and mentally by family and work, and often face multiple health threats. However, as long as awareness is raised and early prevention is taken, it can be avoided.

Recently, the Popular Health Network published a new article that, based on relevant data from major institutions such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, summarized the "seven deadly sins" that threaten men's health and prevention recommendations.

Heart disease

Heart disease is the number one killer of men. Choosing a healthy lifestyle helps maintain heart health. Specific measures include: not smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke; eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, high-fiber foods, fish and lean meat; controlling chronic diseases and following doctor's instructions to control blood lipids, blood pressure and blood sugar; exercising every day and choosing your favorite sports; relieving stress, yoga, music and socializing are all healthy ways to relieve stress.

Cancer

Lung cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer and intestinal cancer are especially harmful to men's health. To reduce the risk of cancer, in addition to not smoking, exercising more and drinking less, you should also eat more fruits and vegetables, avoid sunburn, get diagnosed early and have regular cancer screenings.

Chronic lower respiratory tract diseases

Chronic lung diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema are also a major threat to men's health. In addition to not smoking, protecting respiratory health also requires avoiding pollutants, minimizing contact with various chemicals and outdoor polluted air, and preventing respiratory infections.

Stroke

Family history, age and other causes of stroke cannot be controlled, but other stroke factors can be avoided. For example, manage chronic diseases such as blood pressure and high blood lipids; avoid secondhand smoke; eat healthy, especially eat less high-fat and high-cholesterol foods, such as animal liver and eggs. Actively exercise daily. If you are overweight, you must lose weight.

Type 2 diabetes

If type 2 diabetes is not well controlled, it can lead to complications such as heart disease and nerve damage. To control it, you must choose a healthy lifestyle, eat as light a diet as possible, and actively lose weight if you are overweight.

Depression

Suicide is another major risk to men's health. One of the main causes of male suicide is depression. Once symptoms appear, you should see a doctor immediately and seek treatment in time. For example, if you feel very sad, unhappy, or lose interest in daily activities, you should be alert.

Accidental Injury

Car accidents are the main cause of fatal accidents for men, so they should always remember driving safety knowledge, such as wearing seat belts, not driving after drinking, and not speeding.