5 Men’s Health Flashcards
1
Q
How much more likely are men to die from cancers that men and women share than women?
A
67%
2
Q
How much more likely are men to suffer complications from diabetes and die prematurely? (Than women)
A
Twice as likely
3
Q
What is the biggest cause of death for men under 45 yrs?
A
Suicide
4
Q
What is the peak age group for suicide in men?
A
45-49 yrs
5
Q
Give an example of medication that increases someone’s CVS disease risk.
A
Anti-psychotics
6
Q
What should be considered when taking a patient’s psychosexual history?
A
7
Q
Give some physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction.
A
- Atherosclerosis
- Smoking
- Cycling
- Side effects of prescribed drugs
- inc high BP, heart disease, cancer, peptic ulcers, depression
- Prostate gland surgery
- Spinal cord injury
- Regular heavy drinking
- Alcohol:
- Damages nerves leading to penis
- Reduces testosterone levels
- Increases levels of oestrogen?
- Alcohol:
8
Q
How does erectile dysfunction link to CVS disease?
A
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9
Q
Treatments for erectile dysfunction.
A
