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How can you motivate a man > or = 50 years old to participate in a screening program?
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Depends: I usually ask them when their next oil change is due. They usually know, then i remind then you don't wait until a car breaks down to change the oil, and even if you did, you can buy another car but you get one body, one time, so go ahead with the full 50, 000 mile check up, get ready for the next 50, 000 miles!
Answered 1/29/2014
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Truth: tell the facts, risk factors, and benefits of finding things early!
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