If you think you may be at risk for developing a specific disease you should talk with your doctor. Your level of risk depends on your family history, lifestyle, and current health condition.
Heart and Vascular Disease
Blood Pressure Screening: All men and women—Ages 50 and over, at least every 2 years
Cholesterol Screening: All men and women—Ages 50 and over, every 1—2 years. If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you should have this checked yearly.
· Diabetes Screening: Men and women—Ages 50 and over with high blood pressure.
Cancer
· Breast Cancer Screening: All women, ages 50 and over, every 1—2 years.
· Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Test): All women, ages 50—65, at least every 3 years.
· Colorectal Cancer Screening: All men and women, ages 50 and older.
Bone Disease
· Osteoporosis Screening: Women at risk—Ages 60 to 65, All Women– Ages 65 and older.
Mental Health
· Depression Screening: All men and women—Ages 50 and over.
Immunization
· Flu Vaccine: All men and women—Ages 50 and older, annually.
Aspirin
Some doctors prescribe to at risk men and women—Ages 50 and over, to prevent heart attack or stroke.
