Gender-specific pamphlets providing evidence-based practices for staying healthy were released today by The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The AHRQ suggests you print out the pamphlet and take it with you to your next doctor visit.
Items common to both genders include:
- Get recommended screening tests.
- Be tobacco free.
- Be physically active.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Stay at a healthy weight.
- Take preventive medicines if you need them.
Screening tests vary by gender, but one thing caught my eye: tests for cervical cancer are recommended for women, but there is no recommendation for men to be screened for prostate cancer. (An AHRQ report on prostate cancer concludes "that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against routine screening for prostate cancer".)
The pamphlets can either be downloaded as pamphlets in .pdf format (Men, Women), or viewed online (Men, Women).
New Checklists Help Men And Women Know Which Medical Tests Are Needed To Stay Healthy At Any Age [Medical News Today]
