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    • Ages 18-39
    • Ages 40-49
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Health Maintenance Guidelines
Ages 40 to 49

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Check blood pressure, weight and height to calculate body mass index (BMI) and health risks.

Screening Tests

Men's Health
Lipid Testing -- Every 5 years

Women's Health
Pap Test -- Every 3 years

Mammogram* -- Every 1-2 years

Lipid Testing -- At age 45

Immunizations

Notes
* Annual mammography in this age group has been confirmed to decrease mortality but is not recommended by all professional organizations due to differing risk-benefit analysis. Options for breast cancer screening should be discussed with your provider annually.


These guidelines may not pertain to patients on chronic medications or patients with personal or family health risks. In addition to the specific tests and Immunizations listed here, health maintenance also includes regular monitoring of blood pressure, weight, height, vision, hearing, and risk factor screening for coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension, memory change, sexually transmitted diseases, and for tobacco, alcohol and dietary concerns.


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Body Mass Index (BMI) is your weight in relation to your height.
How to calculate your BMI:

> Underweight: Below 18.5
> Normal: 18.25 - 24.9
> Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9
> Obesity: 30.0 and Above

BMI = (Weight (pounds) / Height (inches)2) x 703

Interactive Tool: Is Your Weight Increasing Your Health Risks?

Last reviewed: January 2008
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