Men's Health Quiz

1. What is the leading cause of death among men in most developed countries?

1. Accidents
2. Cancer
3. Diabetes
4. Heart disease

2. At what age do guidelines generally recommend men begin PSA screening for prostate health?

1. 40
2. 45
3. 50
4. 60

3. Low testosterone (hypogonadism) in men can cause which of the following?

1. Faster metabolism
2. Fatigue, reduced libido, and mood changes
3. Improved bone density
4. Increased muscle mass

4. Testicular cancer most commonly affects men in which age group?

1. 15–35
2. 40–55
3. Over 65
4. Under 15

5. Which of the following is a major risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED)?

1. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes
2. High physical fitness
3. High testosterone levels
4. Regular sleep patterns

6. Men are statistically less likely to visit a doctor than women. This contributes to…

1. Better overall health outcomes
2. Fewer chronic conditions
3. Later diagnosis of preventable conditions
4. Lower rates of anxiety

7. Which mental health condition has a significantly higher suicide rate among men than women?

1. Anxiety disorders
2. Depression
3. OCD
4. Phobias

8. What is the prostate gland's primary function?

1. Filtering blood toxins
2. Producing fluid that nourishes and transports sperm
3. Producing testosterone
4. Regulating bladder control

9. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is common in older men. What is it?

1. A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland
2. Inflammation of the prostate due to infection
3. Prostate cancer
4. Removal of the prostate

10. Which screening is especially important for men aged 65–75 who have ever smoked?

1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening
2. Bone density scan
3. Colonoscopy
4. Skin cancer screening

11. Which nutrient is important for male fertility and sperm quality?

1. Sodium and potassium
2. Vitamin C only
3. Vitamin K only
4. Zinc, folate, and antioxidants

12. Men have a higher average resting metabolic rate than women, largely because they have more…

1. Body fat
2. Bone calcium
3. Lean muscle mass
4. Red blood cells

13. What is the most common cancer diagnosed in men?

1. Colorectal cancer
2. Lung cancer
3. Prostate cancer
4. Skin cancer

14. Which of the following lifestyle habits significantly reduces a man's risk of type 2 diabetes?

1. Eating a high-carbohydrate diet
2. Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise
3. Sleeping less than 6 hours per night
4. Taking testosterone supplements

15. The 'Movember' campaign raises awareness for which men's health issues?

1. Diabetes and obesity
2. Heart disease and stroke
3. Lung cancer and smoking cessation
4. Prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health

16. Which waist circumference measurement indicates significantly increased health risk for men?

1. Over 102cm (40 inches)
2. Over 115cm (45 inches)
3. Over 80cm (32 inches)
4. Over 94cm (37 inches)

17. Hair loss (male pattern baldness) is primarily driven by which hormone?

1. Cortisol
2. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
3. Insulin
4. Oestrogen

18. Regular strength training in men over 40 is particularly important because after that age men lose muscle mass at approximately what rate per decade?

1. 1–2%
2. 15–20%
3. 3–5%
4. 8–10%

19. What does a high LDL cholesterol level increase the risk of?

1. Cardiovascular disease and heart attacks
2. Dementia only
3. Kidney stones
4. Liver disease

20. Which of the following is the best time for men to perform a testicular self-examination?

1. After a warm shower or bath
2. After exercise
3. Before going to sleep
4. First thing in the morning