Lake Regional Health System | Thrive | Fall 2020

lakeregional.com 7 Age Tests for WOMEN CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA. Be screened yearly through age 24 if sexually active. 20 BLOOD PRESSURE. Be screened at least every 2 years. CHOLESTEROL. Be screened every 4 to 6 years. 25 CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA. Continue screening if at increased risk for infection. CERVICAL CANCER. Have a primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.* 45 BREAST CANCER. Start having mammograms. COLORECTAL CANCER. Talk with your doctor about screening options. DIABETES. Be screened at least every 3 years (or start earlier based on risk factors). 55 LUNG CANCER. Be screened yearly based on your history of smoking. 65 OSTEOPOROSIS. Start screening (or start earlier based on risk factors). *Women older than 65 may safely stop testing if they meet certain criteria. Age Tests for MEN 20 BLOOD PRESSURE. Be screened at least every 2 years. CHOLESTEROL. Be screened every 4 to 6 years. 45 COLORECTAL CANCER. Talk with your doctor about screening options. DIABETES. Be screened at least every 3 years (or start earlier based on risk factors). 50 PROSTATE CANCER. Ask your doctor about screening.* 55 LUNG CANCER. Be screened yearly based on your history of smoking. 65 ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM. Be screened once between ages 65 and 75 if you’ve ever smoked. *African American men should talk with their doctor at age 45. When to start key screenings Sources: American Cancer Society; American Diabetes Association; American Heart Association; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force These recommendations are for most women and men. Talk with your doctor about what’s right for you. If you need a doctor, we can help. Search for a provider online at lakeregional.com .