CHART
Service |
Goal |
Age: 19 to 39 |
Age: 40 to 64 |
Age 65 and older |
Comprehensive screening exam |
To promote wellness |
Frequency should be tailored to age and health status. Consult your health professional. |
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Diagnostic Testing |
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Blood Pressure |
To identify high blood pressure |
Every 2 years for all ages |
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Cholesterol |
To reduce risk of heart disease |
At least every 5 years |
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Diabetes screening |
To test for diabetes |
Depends on risk factors and age. Consult with your health professional. |
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Colon cancer screening: Options include: Stool blood (fecal test) Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Barium enema |
To detect colorectal cancer |
After age 50: frequency depends on test: |
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Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy |
To detect colorectal cancer or large polyps |
Every 5 years beginning at age 50 |
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Vision exam |
To test vision and screen for glaucoma |
Discuss with your health professional. |
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Hearing test |
To monitor hearing |
Every 10 years |
Hearing loss increases at age 50 so discuss frequency of tests with your health professional. |
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Men Only |
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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)/DRE for prostate cancer |
Blood test to detect prostate cancer |
Guidelines vary. Discuss with your health professional. |
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Women only |
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Mammogram and clinical breast exam |
Early detection of cancer |
Every 1 to 2 years starting at age 40 |
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Cervical cancer screening/pelvic exam |
To detect cervical and ovarian cancer |
Every 1-3 years depending on risk |
Every 1-3 years depending on risk. Over age 65, if negative on previous screens, at your health professional’s discretion. |
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Rubella antibody |
To determine rubella immunity |
One time prior to first pregnancy |
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Osteoporosis |
To identify those at risk |
At least once after age 65; earlier for high risk women |