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Adults Screenings

Adults Screenings	Age 20-39	Age 40-49	Age 50+
Physical exam	Every 3 years	Every 2 years	Every year
Blood pressure	Every year	Every year	Every year
TB skin test	Every 5 years	Every 5 years	Every 5 years
Blood tests and urinalysis	Every 3 years	Every 2 years	Every year
EKG	First exam age 30	Every 4 years	Every 3 years
Cholesterol	Men: every 5 years starting age 35	Men: every 5 years; Women: every 5 years starting age 45	Every 5 years
Rectal exam	Every year	Every year	Every year
Colon cancer: Sigmoidoscopy and/or Fecal occult blood	Check with your doctor for recommended screening schedule N/A	Check with your doctor for recommended screening schedule N/A	Check with your doctor for recommended screening schedule N/A
Bone health	N/A	N/A	Men: discuss with doctor; Women; postmenopausal
Sexually transmitted diseases	Discuss with doctor	Discuss with doctor	Discuss with doctor

Sources: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Men’s Health Network, American Urologic Association, American Medical Association, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Note: Many of the screenings listed in this chart are based on the 2002 and 2003 guidelines developed by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, which are widely used by physicians. However, several medical organizations provide screening guidelines and those guidelines may differ from one organization to another.

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