November is men’s prevention montha way to remind men to take care of their bodies, get checked to avoid the onset of future diseases. It happens too often that men only turn to the doctor when a symptom appears, but this can sometimes mean arriving late.
To encourage prevention activities in Rome the Bio-Medical Campus started the campaign Blue November: prevention is your winning movewith an extensive screening program, information activities and solidarity initiatives aimed at male well-being. Similar experiences can be found in almost all regions of Italy, the aim is to make men understand how important prevention activity is.
Not all exams are suitable for everyone and depending on the different ages it is important to focus your attention on certain aspects of your health. If it is important to control weight, height and eyesight at all ages, an annual urological visit is recommended over the age of 50, as is a colonoscopy.