Adult Preventive Care

As an adult, you may think that taking care of your own health needs is easier said than done. But it doesn't require a lot of effort. You can do it by following a regular preventive care schedule. Note: Your physician may recommend a different schedule based on your health and family history.

Blood Pressure check Blood pressure should be checked every two years starting at age 18.	FOR WOMEN ONLY Regular gynecologic and breast exams are critical to detecting sexually transmitted diseases and cancer.
Cholesterol check Total cholesterol should be checked every five years for men ages 35 to 65, women ages 45 to 65 and at the physician's discretion after age 65.	Pap tests Recommended annually, then every one to three years after three consecutive normal results.
Weight Check Your physician should record your weight every one to three years.	Pelvic exams Recommended every one to three years.
Colorectal cancer screenings Your physician will develop a colorectal cancer screening program for you starting at age 50. This program may include one or more of the following tests: stool occult blood, digital rectal exam, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy	Breast Exams You should have clinical breast exams every one to three years from ages 20 to 40, and annually after 40.
FOR MEN ONLY Get into the habit of seeing a physician regularly	Mammography From ages 40 to 49, mammograms are recommended every one to two years at the physician's or patient's discretion (for example, women at increased risk). From ages 50 to 69, women should have mammograms every one to two years.
Testicular Cancer A testicular exam should be performed during a physical exam (every one to three years) for men between the ages of 18 and 40.
Prostate Cancer Men between the ages of 50 and 65 should discuss with their physicians the risk and benefit of prostate cancer screenings.

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