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Colon cancer" value="623" name="question_option_190" class="question_option" id="question_option_623" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Colon cancer</label></li><li id="answer_choice_624" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Prostate cancer" value="624" name="question_option_190" class="question_option" id="question_option_624" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Prostate cancer</label></li><li id="answer_choice_625" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. Lung cancer" value="625" name="question_option_190" class="question_option" id="question_option_625" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. Lung cancer</label></li><li id="answer_choice_4041" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="F. All of the above" value="4041" name="question_option_190" class="question_option" id="question_option_4041" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>F. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_190">The correct answer is all of the above. A health screen is a type of test that checks for health problems before any symptoms occur. It can find many health problems early, when they may be easier to treat. Even if you feel fine, you should see your health care provider regularly to learn about these tests.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_2" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_191"><h4 class="question">Men under age 40 should have their blood pressure checked at least:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_626" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Every 6 months" value="626" name="question_option_191" class="question_option" id="question_option_626" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Every 6 months</label></li><li id="answer_choice_627" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Every year" value="627" name="question_option_191" class="question_option" id="question_option_627" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Every year</label></li><li id="answer_choice_628" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Every 2 years" value="628" name="question_option_191" class="question_option" id="question_option_628" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Every 2 years</label></li><li id="answer_choice_629" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Every 5 years" value="629" name="question_option_191" class="question_option" id="question_option_629" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Every 5 years</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_191">The correct answer is every year. If you are age 40 or older, or you have risk factors for high blood pressure (such as having blood pressure higher than 130/85, being overweight or having obesity, or being African American), have it checked every year. You may need blood pressure checks more often if you have diabetes, heart disease, or other health problems. Ask your doctor how often you should have your blood pressure tested.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_3" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_192"><h4 class="question">Starting at age 35, men should have a cholesterol test at least every:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_630" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. 6 months" value="630" name="question_option_192" class="question_option" id="question_option_630" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. 6 months</label></li><li id="answer_choice_631" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Year" value="631" name="question_option_192" class="question_option" id="question_option_631" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Year</label></li><li id="answer_choice_632" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. 2 years" value="632" name="question_option_192" class="question_option" id="question_option_632" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. 2 years</label></li><li id="answer_choice_633" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. 5 years" value="633" name="question_option_192" class="question_option" id="question_option_633" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. 5 years</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_192">The correct answer is every 5 years. If you have diabetes or other risk factors for heart disease, you should start having your cholesterol tested at age 20. If the test shows that you have high cholesterol, your doctor can help you make healthy changes to bring those numbers down.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_4" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_193"><h4 class="question">All men should have a complete eye exam by age:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_4044" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. 20" value="4044" name="question_option_193" class="question_option" id="question_option_4044" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. 20</label></li><li id="answer_choice_4045" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. 30" value="4045" name="question_option_193" class="question_option" id="question_option_4045" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. 30</label></li><li id="answer_choice_4046" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. 40" value="4046" name="question_option_193" class="question_option" id="question_option_4046" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. 40</label></li><li id="answer_choice_4047" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. 50" value="4047" name="question_option_193" class="question_option" id="question_option_4047" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. 50</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_193">The correct answer is 40. You should have an eye exam sooner if you have vision problems or a family history of glaucoma. Glaucoma damages the nerve that connects the eye to the brain. It is the second most common cause of blindness in the U.S. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_5" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_194"><h4 class="question">Starting at age 45, men should have screening for colon cancer:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_634" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="634" name="question_option_194" class="question_option" id="question_option_634" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_635" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="635" name="question_option_194" class="question_option" id="question_option_635" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_194">The correct answer is true. There are several ways to screen for colon cancer including tests of your stool and tests that examine the inside of your colon. You may need this test earlier or more often if you have risk factors for colorectal cancer. After age 75, talk with your doctor about the benefits of having these tests.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_6" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_195"><h4 class="question">Only women need to be screened for osteoporosis.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_636" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="636" name="question_option_195" class="question_option" id="question_option_636" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_637" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="637" name="question_option_195" class="question_option" id="question_option_637" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_195">The correct answer is false. Osteoporosis occurs when bones become fragile and can break easily. It's more common in women, but men can get it too. In some men, low testosterone leads to a loss of bone. All men ages 50 to 70 with risk factors for osteoporosis should discuss bone density screening with their doctor.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_7" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_196"><h4 class="question">Those who should consider being tested for type 2 diabetes include:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_638" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Overweight children who have other risk factors for diabetes" value="638" name="question_option_196" class="question_option" id="question_option_638" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Overweight children who have other risk factors for diabetes</label></li><li id="answer_choice_639" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Overweight adults with other risk factors for diabetes" value="639" name="question_option_196" class="question_option" id="question_option_639" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Overweight adults with other risk factors for diabetes</label></li><li id="answer_choice_640" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Adults age 35 and older who are overweight or have obesity" value="640" name="question_option_196" class="question_option" id="question_option_640" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Adults age 35 and older who are overweight or have obesity</label></li><li id="answer_choice_641" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Any of the above" value="641" name="question_option_196" class="question_option" id="question_option_641" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Any of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_196">The correct answer is any of the above. Your doctor can test you for type 2 diabetes by checking your blood sugar level. You should have the test every three years if you are age 35 or older and are overweight or have obesity. Ask your doctor if you should have your blood sugar tested. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_8" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_197"><h4 class="question">You may need a hearing test if you have:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_642" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Ringing in the ears" value="642" name="question_option_197" class="question_option" id="question_option_642" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Ringing in the ears</label></li><li id="answer_choice_643" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Trouble hearing in noisy areas" value="643" name="question_option_197" class="question_option" id="question_option_643" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Trouble hearing in noisy areas</label></li><li id="answer_choice_644" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Trouble understanding high-pitched voices" value="644" name="question_option_197" class="question_option" id="question_option_644" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Trouble understanding high-pitched voices</label></li><li id="answer_choice_645" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. 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If you notice that you don't hear as well, or have trouble understanding what people say, ask your doctor about scheduling a hearing test.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_9" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_198"><h4 class="question">All men over age 50 should have prostate cancer screenings.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_647" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="647" name="question_option_198" class="question_option" id="question_option_647" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_648" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="648" name="question_option_198" class="question_option" id="question_option_648" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_198">The correct answer is false. Not all experts agree about the value of using a PSA or other tests to screen for prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about whether you should have a PSA test. If you are African-American or have a family history of prostate cancer, talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of PSA tests starting at age 55.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_10" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_199"><h4 class="question">Men ages 65-75 who have smoked may need another test:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_649" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="649" name="question_option_199" class="question_option" id="question_option_649" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_650" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="650" name="question_option_199" class="question_option" id="question_option_650" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_199">The correct answer is true. Men ages 65-75 who have a history of smoking may need to be tested for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This occurs when the vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes swollen. An ultrasound can spot the vessel that may be in danger of bursting. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_11" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_1264"><h4 class="question">There is no test to screen for lung cancer.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_4042" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="4042" name="question_option_1264" class="question_option" id="question_option_4042" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. 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