Establish Primary Care
1 weekFind a primary care provider for annual wellness visits — men are 33% less likely than women to see a doctor annually in the US.
Field context
This workflow is part of 2 niche fields
Free step-by-step men health checkup for men 18+. Plan men health checkup with calculators and checklists covering establish primary care, schedule.
Find a primary care provider for annual wellness visits — men are 33% less likely than women to see a doctor annually in the US.
Book blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, prostate (PSA discussion 55+), colonoscopy (45+), and skin cancer checks.
Discuss smoking, alcohol use, weight, exercise, and mental health openly — these drive 70%+ of US male mortality.
Review results, set health goals with your PCP, and schedule next screenings on calendar with reminders.
Verify preventive screening coverage under your plan.
Track BMI and weight as cardiovascular risk factors.
Assess body composition beyond BMI for metabolic risk.
Plan cardiovascular exercise within safe zones.
Recommended US health screenings for men by age.
| Screening | Start Age | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure | 18 | Annually |
| Cholesterol | 35 (20 if risk) | Every 4-6 years |
| Colonoscopy | 45 | Every 10 years |
| PSA discussion | 55 | Shared decision-making |
Hypertension and high cholesterol are silent killers — 47% of US men have hypertension, many undiagnosed.
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in US men 15-35 — monthly self-exams detect changes early.
US dietary guidelines recommend max 2 drinks/day for men — excess alcohol drives liver disease, cancer, and accidents.