Northern Colorado Gazette

Staff Reports –

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) will offer a second free Men’s Health Screening event that includes cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), blood sugar, and blood pressure. WCDPHE’s goal is to increase awareness about men’s health issues and to educate men and their families about the importance of screening and early detection in preventing and treating disease.

Date:         Tuesday, October 25^st

Time:         7:30 am until noon

Where:       Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment

                  1555 North 17^th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631

                  Public Health Services Clinic, 1^st floor

                  No appointment is needed

Reduced cost flu and diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccinations will also be available during this October 25^th screening event. An eight hour fast is desirable prior to the screening unless you are diabetic in which fasting is not advised.

Presently, men die nearly five years younger than women. This was not always the case. In the 1920’s the lifespan for men and women was virtually the same. Today, men have higher death rates than women for nine out of the 10 leading causes of death – heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, unintentional injuries, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, influenza/pneumonia, kidney disease, and septicemia. Even so, men are still less likely than women to visit a doctor, get regular check-ups, have medical insurance, or lead a healthy lifestyle.

Understanding health risks is one thing.  Taking action to reduce your risks is another.  Start with healthy lifestyle choices – eating a healthy diet, staying physically active, quitting smoking, getting regular checkups and taking precautions in your daily activities.  The impact may be greater than you’ll ever know.

For more information about the event contact the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at 304-6470 ext 2325 or email kimus@co.weld.co.us. For more information about Men’s Health, visit the website http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/

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