3 Serious Diseases That Men Above 50 Will Likely Suffer From

As we grow older, the chances of having chronic diseases increase. For instance, more than 9 out of 10 adults will have a chronic disease and almost 8 out of 10 will have more than one chronic disease.

This is why we must learn about these diseases and make it our priority to prevent them or reduce their risk.

Men above 50 years are more likely to have diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease etc. Don’t wait to start having symptoms and running around for treatment. You should cultivate habits that reduce your risk of having these diseases.

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In this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we would be looking at some diseases men above 50 would likely suffer from.

1. High blood pressure

The blood vessels become more rigid as men grow older which puts more pressure on the circulatory system transporting blood. This is why about 2 out of 3 adults above 60 years will have high blood pressure. Stop smoking, exercise, eat healthily and reduce stress to decrease your risk.

2. Diabetes

About 1 out of 10 American adults have diabetes. Diabetes is an incurable disease that when not properly managed can lead to other chronic diseases like blindness, heart diseases, kidney diseases and other health challenges. This is why you must always get your blood sugar level checked regularly.

3. Osteoarthritis

This disease was first thought to be caused by wear and tear of the joint due to age. However, recent discoveries have shown that your genetics and lifestyle can also increase your risk of having this bone problem.