badboy

Adults ages 25 to 64

Screenings Recommended frequency

Height/weight Periodically*

Blood pressure Periodically*; screen for type 2 diabetes if blood pressure is high

Chlamydia Routine for sexually active women age 25 and younger and those older than 25 if at risk

Clinical breast exam Annually for women age 40 and older

Fecal occult blood test Annually beginning at age 50

Mammogram Every one to two years with or without clinical breast exam for women age 40 and older

Pap test Every one to three years for women who have a cervix

Problem drinking Periodically*

Sigmoidoscopy Every three to five years beginning at age 50

Total and HDL cholesterol: Periodically for men age 35 and older and women age 45 and older*; screen for type 2 diabetes if cholesterol is high

*Discuss frequency with your doctor.

Immunizations Recommended frequency


Influenza Annually for those age 50 and older; annually for people younger than age 50 who are at high risk

Rubella blood test or vaccination history Recommended for all women of childbearing age

Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) Boosters every 10 years

Varicella Two doses given at four weeks apart for susceptible individuals

Other preventive measures


Multivitamins with folic acid Recommended for females planning/capable of pregnancy

Preventive hormone therapy Considered for women approaching menopause or after menopause



Topics for periodic discussion with your physician
(Healthy adults ages 25 to 64)

Diet


adequate calcium intake for women

nutrition

Substance use

avoiding alcohol and drug use while driving, boating, swimming, etc.
avoiding tobacco use
Sexual behavior
avoiding high-risk behavior
sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention
unintended pregnancy
Injury prevention
bicycle, motorcycle and ATV helmets and safety
drownings
falls
lap-shoulder seat belts
poisoning
safe storage and removal of firearms
smoke detectors
Dental health
flossing, brushing and fluoride
regular dental visits

ric

I'd add prostate care to the list, including the PSA test and (ugh) the digital exam. Prostate cancer starts to be a presenting issue as early as 40, but always should be a proactively explored issue by 50.