Men aren’t often proactive in taking care of their health needs and the women in their lives may be the ones who push them to get the medical care they require. But if you’re a Black man and want to stay healthy, it’s imperative that you take charge of your health and get an annual physical and the recommended screenings. In doing so, it can make a huge difference in your longevity and good health.

Here are five health tests every Black man needs:

Prostate Cancer Screening

According to the Journal of Urology, Black men have the highest rate of prostate cancer and are less likely to survive this disease compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the U.S. Black men are twice as likely to die versus their white counterparts. But prostate cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence. You can have access to an early diagnosis through PSA screening, which can help you lower your risk of prostate cancer and reduce your chances of losing your life to this disease.

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