Men's Health Score Card

When it comes to your own health and wellness, most men don’t know the score.

While most of us have a good idea of what’s happening in our lives, we may not pay as close attention to what we need to be doing to keep our bodies healthy and well. The chart is an easy way to keep track of the steps you should take to ensure a lifetime of good health.

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20s | 30s | 40s | 50s | 60s | 70s |

In Your 20s

General Health

  • Full checkup: Including weight and height. Every year.
  • Sleep habits: Discuss at your annual exam.
  • Thyroid (TSH) test: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Immunizations

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster: Every 10 years.
  • Influenza: Every year.

Diabetes

Check - fasting blood glucose: Get screened if you have sustained blood pressure
greater than 135/80, take medicine for high blood pressure, or are at risk for developing diabetes.

Cardiovascular Health

Reproductive Health

  • Testicular exam: Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) tests: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Eyes, Ears and Teeth

  • Eye exam: Get your eyes checked if you have problems or visual changes.
  • Hearing Test: Every 10 years.
  • Dental Exam: Every 6 months.

Skin Health

  • Mole exam: Get this one time screening if you have ever smoked.

In Your 30s

General Health

  • Full checkup: Including weight and height. Every year.
  • Sleep habits: Discuss at your annual exam.
  • Thyroid (TSH) test: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Immunizations

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster: Every 10 years.
  • Influenza: Every year.

Diabetes

Check - fasting blood glucose: Get screened if you have sustained blood pressure
greater than 135/80, take medicine for high blood pressure, or are at risk for developing diabetes.

Cardiovascular Health

Reproductive Health

  • Testicular exam: Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) tests: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Eyes, Ears and Teeth

  • Eye exam: Get your eyes checked if you have problems or visual changes.
  • Hearing Test: Every 10 years.
  • Dental Exam: Every 6 months.

Skin Health

  • Mole exam: Get this one time screening if you have ever smoked.

In Your 40s

General Health

  • Full checkup: Including weight and height. Every year.
  • Sleep habits: Discuss at your annual exam.
  • Thyroid (TSH) test: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Immunizations

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster: Every 10 years.
  • Influenza: Every year.

Diabetes

Check - fasting blood glucose: Get screened if you have sustained blood pressure
greater than 135/80, take medicine for high blood pressure, or are at risk for developing diabetes.

Cardiovascular Health

Reproductive Health

  • Testicular exam: Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) tests: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Prostate Health

  • Digital Rectal Exam (DRE): Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Eyes, Ears and Teeth

  • Eye exam: Every 2-4 years.
  • Hearing Test: Every 10 years.
  • Dental Exam: Every 6 months.

Skin Health

  • Mole exam: Get this one time screening if you have ever smoked.

Colorectal Health

  • Fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy: starting at age 45: Talk to your healthcare provider about which screening test is best for you and how often you need it.

In Your 50s

General Health

  • Full checkup: Including weight and height. Every year.
  • Sleep habits: Discuss at your annual exam.
  • Thyroid (TSH) test: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Immunizations

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster: Every 10 years.
  • Influenza: Every year.

Diabetes

Check - fasting blood glucose: Get screened if you have sustained blood pressure
greater than 135/80, take medicine for high blood pressure, or are at risk for developing diabetes.

Cardiovascular Health

Reproductive Health

  • Testicular exam: Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) tests: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Prostate Health

  • Digital Rectal Exam (DRE): Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Eyes, Ears and Teeth

  • Eye exam: Every 2-4 years.
  • Hearing Test: Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Dental Exam: Every 6 months.

Skin Health

  • Mole exam: Monthly self-exam and every year by your healthcare provider.

Colorectal Health

  • Fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy: starting at age 45: Talk to your healthcare provider about which screening test is best for you and how often you need it.

In Your 60s

General Health

  • Full checkup: Including weight and height. Every year.
  • Sleep habits: Discuss at your annual exam.
  • Thyroid (TSH) test: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Immunizations

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster: Every 10 years.
  • Influenza: Every year.
  • Pneumococcal: One time only.
  • Herpes zoster: One time only.

Diabetes

Check - fasting blood glucose: Get screened if you have sustained blood pressure
greater than 135/80, take medicine for high blood pressure, or are at risk for developing diabetes.

Cardiovascular Health

Reproductive Health

  • Testicular exam: Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) tests: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Prostate Health

  • Digital Rectal Exam (DRE): Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Eyes, Ears and Teeth

  • Eye exam: Every 1-2 years.
  • Hearing Test: Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Dental Exam: Every 6 months.

Skin Health

  • Mole exam: Monthly self-exam and every year by your healthcare provider.

Colorectal Health

  • Fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy: starting at age 45: Talk to your healthcare provider about which screening test is best for you and how often you need it.

In Your 70s

General Health

  • Full checkup: Including weight and height. Every year.
  • Sleep habits: Discuss at your annual exam.
  • Thyroid (TSH) test: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Immunizations

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster: Every 10 years.
  • Influenza: Every year.
  • Pneumococcal: One time only.
  • Herpes zoster: One time only.

Diabetes

Check - fasting blood glucose: Get screened if you have sustained blood pressure
greater than 135/80, take medicine for high blood pressure, or are at risk for developing diabetes.

Cardiovascular Health

Reproductive Health

  • Testicular exam: Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) tests: Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Prostate Health

  • Digital Rectal Exam (DRE): Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): Discuss with your healthcare provider.

Eyes, Ears and Teeth

  • Eye exam: Every 1-2 years.
  • Hearing Test: Discuss with your healthcare provider.
  • Dental Exam: Every 6 months.

Skin Health

  • Mole exam: Monthly self-exam and every year by your healthcare provider.

Colorectal Health

  • Fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy: starting at age 45: Talk to your healthcare provider about which screening test is best for you and how often you need it.

Note: These are general guidelines appropriate for men at average risk of most disease.
Sources: US Department of Health and Human Services, American Thyroid Association.

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