Disease Prevention Screening
This chart offers general guidelines for physical exams and routine medical tests for both women and men. These guidelines assume average health risks and do not replace the advice of your health care professional.
| Age | Sex | Test | Frequency |
| 18 and over | m/f | complete physical | every 1 – 3 years |
| m/f | blood pressure | every 1 – 3 years | |
| m/f | blood lipid profile | every 1 – 3 years | |
| f | pelvic exam | annually | |
| f | pap smear |
annually | |
| f | breast exam | annually | |
| 40 and over | m/f | visual acuity, glaucoma | every 3 years |
| m | fecal occult blood test | annually | |
| m | digital rectal exam | annually | |
| f | mammogram | annually | |
| 50 and over | m/f | sigmoidoscopy | every 5 years |
| m/f | colonoscopy | every 10 years | |
| m/f | fecal occult blood test | annually | |
| 65 and over | m/f | visual acuity, glaucoma | annually |
| m/f | hearing | annually |
Injury Prevention
1. wear a seatbelt in motor vehicles
2. wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or motorcycle
3. wear safety gear when skating
4. moderate or eliminate alcohol intake
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