Early Disease Detection
Screening, 25 to 49 Years
Early disease detection during adulthood is intended to identify diseases that may develop as you age. Regular checkups and screening are important to maintain good health.
How often you have the following tests depends on your age, health, and risk factors for specific diseases. Tests that may be done at your regular checkups include:
- Blood pressure screening.
- Breast cancer screening for women.
- Cervical cancer screening for women.
- Cholesterol screening.
- Colorectal cancer screening.
- Coronary artery disease screening.
- Diabetes type 2 screening.
- Hearing tests.
- Prostate cancer screening for men.
- Screening for alcohol abuse (also called alcohol misuse).
- Screening for depression.
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening.
- Testicular cancer screening for men.
- Thyroid disease screening.
- Tuberculosis screening.
- Vision tests and glaucoma screening.
Monitor your weight, and see your doctor if you suddenly or consistently gain or lose weight. For more information, see the topics Healthy Weight and Obesity.
Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant may be screened for genetic conditions, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other conditions. For more information, see the topic Pregnancy.
Dental checkups are recommended for all adults once or twice a year.
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| Author: | Douglas Dana Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: May 28, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine | |
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