Internist Narasimha Palagummi, MD urges men to make their health a priority, “It's time to take control of your health and get your yearly physical.” Getting your annual exam could save your life.
1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men in America. One in 41 men will die from prostate cancer. In the United States, it's estimated there will be 248,530 new cases of prostate cancer and 34,130 deaths from prostate cancer in 2021.
In 2017, almost 25% of male deaths in the US were due to heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men (and women) in the US. Half of the men who die suddenly from coronary heart disease experienced no previous symptoms.
Nearly 52% of men 20 years and older have hypertension
Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure. From 2015-2018, 51.9% of men 20 years and older measured with high blood pressure and/or were taking antihypertensive medication.
Close to 41% of men 20 years and older are obese
Being overweight can affect your health in a number of ways. Anyone struggling with obesity should consult a primary care provider to discuss how to best get their weight in check. Discussing your options with a physician is important in ensuring you approach weight loss in a healthy way.
Facts are facts. We're here to help you get your health in check. Celebrate Men's Health Month by scheduling an appointment with a primary care provider to learn your statistics. Please contact our Men's Center by calling 515.875.9000 to schedule an appointment today.
NarasimhaPalagummi , MD
Narasimha "Sim" Palagummi, MD has been with The Iowa Clinic since 2013. Prior to coming to The Iowa Clinic, Dr. Palagummi practiced in Marshalltown for six years. Dr. Palagummi has served on various committees at The Iowa Clinic and chaired the Primary Care Redesign Task Force.
Dr. Palagummi considers himself an Iowan after moving here from India in 2000. His wife, Kristina, is a native Iowan. Together they have four children and are foster parents to many children in need of a stable temporary home. When Dr. Palagummi isn't working, he enjoys spending time with his family, being involved in his church, traveling, running, following the Iowa Hawkeyes, and riding his motorcycle and bicycle.