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The most important part of preventive health care is maintaining good health habits.
(TSE) should be taught during adolescence and continued on a monthly basis throughout a man's life.
prostate cancer screening
should be evaluated by digital rectal examination and PSA (prostate specific antigen) test
annually for men over 40. Screening may begin earlier if there is a strong family history.
cholesterol screening
A baseline total cholesterol measurement, as well as a measurement of bad (LDL) and good
cholesterol (HDL), should be obtained for all adults between 18 and 20 years of age; then,
if normal, the test should be repeated every 5 years. Individuals at higher risk, including
children with a strong family history of hyperlipidemia, may be screened earlier and at more
frequent intervals.
colon cancer screening
A stool guaiac or other test for occult (hidden) blood in the stool should be done every year
after age 50 (or sooner if there is a family history of colon cancer).
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is recommended every 3 years after age 50 (earlier or at more
frequent intervals for individuals at higher risk); colonoscopy, which is probably a better
screening test than flexible sigmoidoscopy need only be repeated every 5-10 years if normal.
blood pressure
Have your blood pressure checked annually.
weight
Check weight annually (adults) unless experiencing notable weight losses/gains.
dental care
Visit the dentist routinely (every 6 months or so) for dental examinations and cleaning.
2. Diseases such as cancer or tuberculosis can be effectively treated when detected early.
See your primary health care provider right away if:
a lump or persistent lesion appears on your body
you have unexplained weight loss
you have a prolonged fever
a chronic cough develops (or if you begin to cough up blood)
continued body aches/pains are noted
Have a plan for obtaining professional care before the need arises.
3. Keep up-to-date on immunizations. Remember, adults should receive periodic "boosters" for
diseases such as tetanus. If you are either greater than age 65 or have significant heart or
lung problems, you should consider receiving a pneumonia vaccine and influenza vaccine
(during the fall/winter season).
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