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Rec PreventativeCare
Rec Prev Care
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Blood Pressure | Age 18-39: Every 3-5 years Age 40+: every year |
| Bone Density | Age 65+: Females: every 2 years |
| Cholesterol | Every 5 years |
| Stool-based Tests (gFOBT, FIT, iFOBT) | Age 45-75: annually; Age 75+: individual decision |
| Stool-based Test (MT-sDNA [Cologuard]) | Age 45-75: every 3 years; Age 75+: individual decision |
| Colonoscopy | Age 45-75: every 10 years; Age 75+: individual decision |
| Dental exam | Yearly |
| Dilated eye exam | Age 60+: every 2 years |
| Lung Cancer Screening | Age 55-80: those who meet the criteria: annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) |
| Mammogram | Age 45-54: every year Age 55 or older: every 2 years |
| Pap Test | Females age 21-29: every 3 years Age 30-65: every 3 years or every 5 years if having an HPV test Over 65; individual decision |
| Prostate Cancer (DRE or PSA test) | Males age 50+: individual decision |
| Blood Glucose Test | Every 3 years or more frequent if patient has hypertension or obesity |