25 to 64 years
Leading Causes of DeathMalignant neoplasms.
Heart diseases.
Motor vehicle and other unintentional injuries.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Suicide and homicide.
Screening | Height and weight. |
| Blood Pressure. |
| Total serum cholesterol (males > 35 yr, females > 45 yr). |
| Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) - females who have been sexually active and have cervix: q < 3 yr. |
| Fecal occult blood test q 1 yr and/or sigmoidoscopy (> 50 yr). |
| Mammogram q 1-2 yr + clinical breast exam q 1 yr (females > 50 yr). |
| Assess for problem drinking and illicit drug use. |
Immunizations
| Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) boosters. |
| Rubella (women of childbearing age) - Serologic testing, documented vaccination history, and routine vaccination (preferably with MMR) are equally acceptable alternatives. |
Chemoprophylaxis
| Multivitamin with folic acid (women planning or capable of pregnancy). |
| Discuss hormone prophylaxis (perimenopausal and postmenopausal women). |
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