Men's health quiz

6. Male smokers who quit may add years to their lives. How much can a man who quits between age 35 and 39 extend his life?

Correct answer: Five years

Here's a great reason to stop smoking: men who quit between the ages of 35 to 39 could add an average of five years to their lives. This is more than for female smokers who quit between ages 35 to 39 - they add an average of three years to their life expectancy.

Source: US Surgeon General's Office

7. What percentage of men show signs of hair loss in their 20s?

Correct answer: 20

Approximately 20 percent of Caucasian men will show signs of male pattern baldness by the age of 20. The incidence of male pattern baldness increases 10 percent per decade through a man's life. Hereditary balding or thinning is the most common cause of hair loss. The tendency can be inherited from either the mother's or father's side of the family.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology

8. What increases the risk for prostate cancer in men?

Correct answer: Turning 50, a family history of prostate cancer and a diet high in animal fat

The average age of a man diagnosed with prostate cancer is 70; men over 50 are at higher risk, as are men with a family history of prostate cancer and, possibly, men who consume a diet high in animal fat. On the other hand, men with a diet high in fruits and vegetables may actually lower their chances of contracting prostate cancer.

Source: Cancer Research UK

9. It's commonly known that men tend not to live as long as women. But what is a man's average life expectancy, in years?

Correct answer: 74.6

In the UK a man's average life expectancy at birth is 74.6 years - more than 10 percent lower than that of a woman. (As of 1997, the average life expectancy for women was 79.6.)

It is possible to live longer by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Avoid the biggest health risks by following the guidelines mentioned throughout this quiz.

Source: UK Government Statistics