As a New Year approaches, what better time to think about scheduling your yearly health exams? Below is a list of recommended exams from the National Institutes of Health that many people need to plan for this year. Go ahead and set up these exams now – and prepare for good health this year and beyond!
Adult men and women:
- Blood pressure screening
- Cholesterol screening/heart disease prevention
- Diabetes screening
- Eye Exam
- Dental Exam
- Immunizations
- Preventative health check (every 2 years)
In addition to the exams listed above, here are other appointments you should consider making based on your age and gender.
Men and women over 45:
Men and women over 50:
All adult women:
- Breast exam
- Pap smear/pelvic exam
Women over age 40:
Men over age 50:
- Prostate cancer screening (45 if you are African American)
*The American Cancer Society updated its screening guidelines in May 2018, lowering the recommended screening age from 50 to 45.
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