Health screenings or tests find diseases before symptoms appear and enable treatment before the condition gets out of hand. This is why it is so important for checkups and preventative care.
The following health guide is geared especially for those aged 30-40. The guidelines are recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force but can be customized by your physician based on family history, prior medical history, increased risks or exposures and any symptoms.
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| FREQUENCY | MEDICAL CONDITION | HEALTHCARE PROVIDER |
| Blood Pressure Measurement | ||
| Annually if BP is 120-139/80-89Every 2 years if BP is lower than 120/80 (considered normal) |
Rule out: • Hypertension (high) • Hypotension (low) • Heart Disease |
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| STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) | ||
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Annually if active sexually with more than one partner |
Rule out: |
Gynecologist |
| Urinalysis | ||
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Every 3 years |
Rule out: |
General Practitioner |
| Rectal Exam | ||
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Annually if symptomatic or At time of physical exam |
Rule out: |
General Practitioner |
| Skin Check | ||
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Monthly self-exam |
Rule out: |
General Practitioner |
| Weight | ||
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Weekly self-exam |
Wild fluctuations or unexpected changes can suggest: |
General Practitioner |
| Breast Exam | ||
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Monthly self-exam Done by health provider every 3 years |
Rule out: |
Gynecologist |
| Pap Smear | ||
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Annually Every 2 years if not sexually active Pap test with HPV together every 5 years |
Rule out: |
Gynecologist |
| Pelvic Exam | ||
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Every 2 years |
Rule out: |
Gynecologist |
| Eye Exam | ||
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Every 2 years |
Rule out: |
Ophthalmologist |
| Blood Test – Cholesterol Panel | ||
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Once. Starting at age 35, cholesterol test annually. |
Sign of higher risk for heart disease |
Laboratory |
| Blood Test – Glucose/Diabetic Screen | ||
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Once (more often if family history of diabetes, heart or kidney problems or abnormal sugar level) if BP is more than 135/80 or taking medicine for high blood pressure |
Diabetes |
Laboratory |
| Blood Test – CBC (Complete Blood Count) | ||
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Once if asymptomatic |
Anemia |
Laboratory |
| Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) | ||
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Once if you: *Injected drugs |
Hepatitis |
General Practitioner |
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