Guidelines for preventive health care for men aged 20-30 years

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Men aged 20 to 30 years have fewer health problems in general than older men. Building healthy habits at a young age will help men in their 30s reduce their risk of health problems as they age. Here are some health care suggestions for men between the ages of 20 and 30.

1. Vaccination


The HPV vaccine can protect 20- and 30-year-old men from genital warts and some diseases caused by the HPV virus. Health experts recommend that everyone under the age of 26 should be actively vaccinated against HPV, the best time to get vaccinated is before having sex for the first time; Tdap vaccine is a vaccine that protects men 20 years of age and older against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. Experts recommend that men get this vaccine as teenagers, with a booster every 10 or 5 years (if you have a severe wound); Flu vaccine. Everyone over 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine every year, including men of all ages; Vaccine against Covid-19 . Currently, the number of Covid-19 infections is increasing, affecting many parts of the world. Anyone eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine should also be proactive about getting vaccinated to reduce their risk of getting sick or developing severe illness; Chickenpox vaccine. Experts say people 13 years of age and older who have never had chickenpox should get 2 doses of the chickenpox vaccine at least 28 days apart; Measles-mumps-rubella MMR vaccine. All adolescents who do not yet have immunity against these three diseases should be vaccinated against MMR as soon as possible.

2. Healthy diet and exercise maintenance


20-year-old men should avoid consuming greasy, high-fat foods and try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Eating right and staying active is an effective way to keep your body healthy and prevent disease. If you establish these habits early, you will be less likely to have health problems as you age.

Đàn ông 30 tuổi nên duy trì tập thể dục
Đàn ông 30 tuổi nên duy trì tập thể dục

3. Safe sex


The period of adolescence and adulthood is the time when men have high physiological needs and often perform sexual activities with different partners. Advice for men aged 20-30 is to use condoms or use safe sex methods when having sex with a new partner. If you often change partners, you should actively check for STIs periodically, especially if you "forget" not to use a condom.

4. Improve mental health


Career, financial and family pressures can cause 20- to 30-year-old men to experience stress, anxiety, and even depression. These are very high risk factors for cardiovascular disease in men and are also the leading cause of death in men aged 45 to 54. Advice for men 30 and older is to seek relief. stress through healthy physical activities such as exercise, yoga, meditation ..., taking time to rest when there are signs of overload.

5. Perform important health screenings


Men 20 - 30 years old are also suggested to have important health tests such as:
Eye exams . Health professionals recommend that 20-year-old men with healthy vision have a general eye exam at least once, and increase this to twice by age 30. See your eye doctor more often if you having problems with his eyesight; Check high blood pressure. Men aged 18 to 39 are also recommended to have their blood pressure checked and screened every 3 to 5 years; Periodic dental examination. Men should visit a dentist at least every 2 years to check and protect their oral health; Testicular cancer screening. The National Cancer Institute rates it as the most common cancer diagnosed in men between the ages of 15 and 34. See your doctor right away if you notice any unusual signs in your body. testicles (in terms of size or shape); Check cholesterol. Experts recommend that men 20 years of age and older with a low risk of cardiovascular disease should still have their cholesterol checked periodically (at least every 5 years). If you are in a high-risk group, you should get tested more often. Hepatitis c test . Anyone 18 years of age or older should be screened for hepatitis C at least once in their life.

Kiểm tra huyết áp cao là điều cần thiết với đàn ông 30 tuổi
Kiểm tra huyết áp cao là điều cần thiết với đàn ông 30 tuổi

6. Other health care suggestions


In addition to the factors above, men 20 - 30 years old can refer to other health care ways such as:
Limit smoking (or avoid smelling secondhand smoke); Limit alcohol intake, do not drink more than 2 drinks per day; Maintain a reasonable weight; Avoid activities with a high risk of injury, such as racing, playing extreme sports, etc.; Always wear a seat belt while in a vehicle; Know your family's medical history. Overall, taking care of your health and building healthy habits is essential for men of all ages. Even if you don't have any unusual problems, you should still actively go for regular health checkups. Most men under the age of 50 are recommended to have a checkup at least every 3 years.
Periodic health check-ups help to detect diseases early, so that there are treatment plans for optimal results. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has general health checkup packages suitable for each age, gender and individual needs of customers with a reasonable price policy.
Results of the patient's examination will be returned to the home. After receiving the results of the general health examination, if you detect diseases that require intensive examination and treatment, you can use services from other specialties at the Hospital with quality treatment and services. outstanding customer service.

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