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Complete Guide to Men s Health
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Complete Guide to Men s Health
Angela Perry, MD
Internal Medicine
Medical Editor
Mark Schacht, MD
Urology
Contributing Medical Editor
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Table, Healthy Weight Ranges for Men, on page 69, adapted from Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 1995
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F OREWORD

Men have access to more information about healthcare than ever before, and they are more interested in learning how to live healthier, longer lives. Medicine has made great strides in understanding how to prevent some of the most serious diseases that many men face-including heart disease (the number-one killer), diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Advances in molecular biology and technology have given us new, more effective treatments that have improved the outcome of many disorders.
The American Medical Association Complete Guide to Men s Health can help you determine the steps to take to be healthy today and avoid the chronic disorders that many men face as they age. You will find discussions about complicated subjects such as cancer and difficult issues such as domestic violence and drug abuse as well as detailed information about a wide variety of diseases and disorders. We at the American Medical Association feel that the more knowledge you have about an illness that affects you or a loved one, the more effectively you will be able to work with your doctors to make informed decisions about treatments.
We feel sure that the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Men s Health will become a useful reference for you and your family when you are seeking medical information or are faced with important medical decisions.
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Editorial Assistant

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Editorial Assistant
Medical
Angela Perry, MD
Medical Editor
Editors
Mark Schacht, MD
Contributing Medical Editor
Writers
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Medical
Paul Chaiken, DDS
Dentistry
Consultants
Bruce Cohen, MD
Neurology

David Cugell, MD
Pulmonary Medicine

Arthur W. Curtis, MD
Otolaryngology

Andrew Lazar, MD
Dermatology

Gary S. Lissner, MD
Ophthalmology

Domeena C. Renshaw, MD
Psychiatry/Sexual Dysfunction

David Ross, MD
Plastic Surgery

Irwin Siegel, MD
Orthopedics

Mathew Sorrentino, MD
Cardiology

Emanuel Steindler, PhD
Addiction Medicine

Mark Stolar, MD
Endocrinology
C ONTENTS
About This Book
P ART O NE : T HE H EALTHY M AN

Introduction

A Healthy Diet

The Benefits of Exercise

A Healthy Weight

The Dangers of Alcohol and Other Drugs

The Hazards of Tobacco

Safety and Your Health
P ART T WO : S TAYING H EALTHY

Chapter 1 Diet and Nutrition

Chapter 2 Exercise and Fitness

Chapter 3 Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Chapter 4 Preventive Healthcare

Chapter 5 Avoiding Risky Behavior

Chapter 6 Emotional Health and Well-being
P ART T HREE : T HE R EPRODUCTIVE S YSTEM

Chapter 7 Sexuality

Chapter 8 Disorders of the Reproductive System

Chapter 9 Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Chapter 10 Birth Control
P ART F OUR : C OMMON H EALTH C ONCERNS

Chapter 11 Heart, Blood, and Circulation

Chapter 12 Lungs

Chapter 13 Digestive System

Chapter 14 Urinary Tract

Chapter 15 Bones and Joints

Chapter 16 Brain and Nervous System

Chapter 17 Mental Disorders

Chapter 18 Endocrine System

Chapter 19 Immune System

Chapter 20 Eyes

Chapter 21 Ears

Chapter 22 Teeth and Gums

Chapter 23 Skin and Hair

Chapter 24 Cosmetic Surgery
Glossary
Index
A BOUT T HIS B OOK
The American Medical Association Complete Guide to Men s Health provides up-to-date information that will enable you to adopt healthy habits that you can follow throughout your life. The book emphasizes the basics of a healthy lifestyle and the steps you can take to prevent illness.
In clear, easy-to-understand language, this book describes how different body systems work, answers many questions you may have about common diseases and disorders, and explains how many of these conditions can be prevented. The book guides you in making important decisions about your health based on the latest medical information. You will learn how to work effectively with your doctor and become a more active participant in your healthcare. The information in this book can benefit men of any age.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the book. To get the most out of it, follow the cross-references to other parts of the book. To look up a specific disorder or to look for information about a specific topic, consult the index at the back of the book. The index contains many cross-references to other terms that will help you find the information you need.
The Healthy Man at the beginning of the book contains information about preventing illness and staying healthy and safe. Part II, Staying Healthy, expands on the many things you can do-including eating a nutritious diet and exercising regularly-to stay healthy and reduce your risk of developing chronic disorders such as heart disease and cancer. This part will answer your questions about nutrition, fitness, body weight, and stress management. It also covers preventive health care, including the examinations and tests most helpful to you at every stage of life. You will also learn how to change behaviors such as smoking that put your health at risk.
Part III, The Reproductive System, covers sexual and reproductive health, sexually transmitted diseases, and birth control. Part IV, Common Health Concerns, covers major disorders of every system of the body. Included are the most common serious disorders that affect men. Each article answers the following questions about a disease or disorder: What is it? What are its symptoms? What are the risks? How is it treated? Information about self-care a