Health
Screening Guidelines
Maintaining your wellness is as important to your
health as treating an illness. NorthBay Healthcare promotes the
use of these preventive health guidelines, which are based on the
recommendations of national medical associations and health
organizations. Below you will find the current guidelines for
children and adults:
Minimum Preventive Care Guidelines
for your Child
Adult
- Minimum Preventive Care Guidelines
|
18 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
70+ |
| Physicals |
Every 3 - 5
Years |
Every 1 - 2
years |
| Blood
Pressure |
Every
2 Years |
| Weight |
Every
2 Years |
| Cholesterol |
Every
5 Years Starting at Age 20 |
| Fasting
Blood Sugar |
|
Every
3 Years |
| Hearing |
|
Periodically |
| Mammography |
|
Optional |
Yearly |
| Pap
Smear |
Every
1 - 3 Years |
| Colon
Cancer Screening |
|
Every
5 Years |
| Vision/Glaucoma |
At least one
exam |
Every
2 - 4 years |
Every
1 - 2 years |
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