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Preventive Screening
Catch problems before symptoms. Many killers (hypertension, cancer, diabetes) are silent until advanced (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, 2021).
The Schedule
Everyone 18+: Annual blood pressure check.
Everyone 20+: Lipid panel every 4-6 years. More often if risk factors.
Everyone 45+: Diabetes screening. Earlier if overweight.
Women 21+: Pap smear every 3-5 years per guidelines.
Everyone 45-50+: Colon cancer screening (colonoscopy every 10y or annual FIT test).
Smokers/former smokers 50+: Discuss lung CT screening.
Always: Stay current on vaccinations. Flu yearly. COVID as recommended.
If anything abnormal: Follow up immediately. Don’t wait.
How To Track
- 100% of recommended screenings complete
- Key numbers in range: BP <130/80, LDL per target, fasting glucose <100
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2021). A and B Recommendations. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations