Why Most Men Don't Get Annual Physicals and 5 Reasons They Should

More than half of men skip routine health screenings, including 53% of white men and 63% of men of color, putting them at risk of undetected health issues and serious medical complications. 

Men’s annual physicals keep tabs on things like cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, body weight, hormones, and sexual health — and walk you through habits that make or break long-term health. It’s not just about staying alive; it’s about staying well long term.

See our primary care specialists at Mansfield Primary Care Doctors in Mansfield, Texas, to schedule men’s annual physical exams and optimize your well-being. 

Reasons many men skip annual physicals

Reasons men often skip routine annual physicals include:

• Busy schedules
• Feel fine
• Fear bad news
• Don’t have health insurance
• Want to save money
• Prioritize family members over themselves
• Are uncomfortable undergoing medical exams

Regardless of why you skip annual physicals, the reasons to schedule yearly health exams are endless. 

Five reasons men should NOT skip annual physicals

Here are some of the reasons men should avoid skipping annual physicals:

1. Poor health costs a fortune

While you might save a buck here and there by skipping medical visits, especially if you don’t have good health insurance, the money you spend long-term far exceeds any short-term savings. Prioritize your health, regardless of the upfront costs, to save money in the long run. 

2. Longer life expectancy

Men who attend annual physicals have longer life expectancies and are around for their family when needed the most. Physicals help detect minor health concerns early, when they’re easiest to treat, which reduces the risk of early death from a heart attack, stroke, cancer, and other severe complications. 

3. Disease prevention

Wouldn’t you prefer to avoid medical concerns altogether if you could? Mansfield Primary Care Doctors offer preventive care, including vaccinations, medical weight loss, chronic disease care (including diabetes and hypertension management), to avoid health costs and concerns. 

4. Early disease detection

If you’re genetically prone to specific diseases or environmental factors play a role, annual exams can detect cancer, high blood pressure, prediabetes, and other chronic problems before they become severe, debilitating, or life-threatening. Early disease detection is life-saving. 

5. Enhanced quality of life

With the help of annual physicals at Mansfield Primary Care Doctors, quality of life improvements are top reasons to avoid skipping yearly physicals, whether your hormones are balanced effectively, your sexual health is on point, you’ve achieved a healthy weight, or you’ve taken control of your mental health. 

Scheduling annual physicals

Schedule your next men’s annual exam, which isn’t scary or uncomfortable, by contacting us at the Mansfield Primary Care Doctors’ office by phone or online to book an appointment. You can also consult our experts if you’re sick, have been injured, have health questions, or need help managing a chronic disease.