Men’s health needs and risks for certain diseases increase with age. We bring together a team of experts in men’s health and geriatric medicine to help you age well and get the most out of your years.
Medically reviewed by Rebecca Brooks, M.D. on Feb. 03, 2024.
Your overall health and medical needs change with time. At UC Davis Health, we offer comprehensive services for your unique needs as you age.
Experts in our men’s health program and our Healthy Aging Clinic partner with you. We help you enjoy a long and healthy life.
You receive care from health care providers who understand the unique needs of older men. This care includes access to men-specific programs and services focused on heart health, sexual health and more. We have a full range of men’s health services to help you enjoy a longer, healthier life.
Our Healthy Aging Clinic provides comprehensive services to help people 65 and older age well. We listen to what matters most to you. We keep your mobility, medication, physical well-being and mental health needs in mind.
UC Davis Health has the only age-friendly emergency department in Sacramento to earn Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing age-appropriate care in emergency medical situations.
Your risk of developing certain health conditions increases with each passing year. Our experts provide tests to detect these conditions early when they respond well to treatments.
Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer affecting men. Men over 55 are more likely to develop this cancer than women. The average age for a diagnosis is 73.
Your risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends people of average risk get their first colonoscopy or other colon cancer screening test at age 45. You should continue with screenings until age 75 or longer if you have certain risk factors.
Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes go up after age 45. Diabetes (high blood sugar) can damage your heart, kidneys, vision and nervous system.
People older than 65 are more prone to heart disease, including coronary artery disease, heart failure and heart attacks. Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths among American men.
The older you get, the greater your risk of prostate cancer. Close to 6 in 10 men who receive a prostate cancer diagnosis are older than 65. It is the second most common cancer in men.
Sexual health problems, such as erectile dysfunction (ED), are more common with age.
At age 65, men are twice as likely to develop melanoma as women the same age. Melanoma is a potentially life-threatening type of skin cancer.
Your prostate gland gets bigger as you age. An enlarged prostate can affect your ability to urinate and fully empty your bladder. This can lead to an overactive bladder (urge to urinate often) and urinary incontinence (leaking urine).
"Key Statistics for Bladder Cancer," American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/bladder-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
"Men and Heart Disease," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/men.htm
"Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer," American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
"Melanoma Strikes Men Harder," American Academy of Dermatology Association, https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/types/common/melanoma/men-50
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