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Preventive Exams
Health exams need to be done regularly to be effective. How often you have them depends on your Age and gender Current health status/risks Your preventive care should include health and lifestyle counseling that also takes into account your age, gender, current health, and health risks.
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Emphasize the importance of wearing a helmet when biking or rollerblading. Discuss not smoking. Discuss not drinking alcohol. Discuss prevention information about teen pregnancy Discuss prevention of HIV infection.
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Cholesterol check
Total cholesterol, less than 200 recommended HDL cholesterol, men 45+, women 55+
Blood sugar test, recommended for people age 40+ (earlier if high risk). A fasting test of
110+ indicates impaired glucose tolerance 126+ indicates diabetes
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Men at High Risk 1. Family history of prostate cancer 2. African-American men 3. Obesity
PSA Normal Ranges Age Whites Blacks < 50 0-2.5 0-2.0 50-59 0-3.5 0-4.0 60-69 0-4.5 0-4.5 70+ 0-6.5 0-5.5
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Immunizations
All children should be upto-date on immunizations Adults should have:
tetanus shot every 10 years people 65+ need a pneumonia shot every 10 years annual flu shots are recommended for all over 65 (or for anyone who doesnt want the flu)
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Childrens Immunizations
Hepatitis B Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis
(DTP)
H. influenza type b Poliovirus Rotavirus (a major cause of sporadic, acute enteritis in infants) Measles, mumps, rubella
(MMR)
Varicella (chickenpox)
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Vision
Periodic vision testing is recommended, as needed, especially past age 40 (more often in elderly) Vision checks should include screenings for glaucoma retinal problems (regularly in diabetics) cataracts
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Dental Exams
Visit a dental care provider on a regular basis (as recommended by your dentist) Good dental exams include counseling on
daily brushing using a fluoride tooth paste daily flossing good nutrition
avoid frequent snacking get adequate calcium eat lots of fruits & veggies
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You dont have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep.
Lifestyle Counseling
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. People exposed regularly to secondhand smoke have a 25% greater lifetime risk of dying from heart disease.
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Lifestyle Counseling
Lifestyle Counseling
Injury Prevention
Use lap/shoulder belt in the car Wear helmets when biking or roller bladding Install smoke detectors in sleeping areas Ensure safe storage or removal of firearms in the home
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Fall prevention strategies with elderly in the home shower/tub hand grips using a cane or walker hand rails adequate lighting exercise programs to strengthen muscles, improve gait, balance
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Lifestyle Counseling
Sexual Behavior
Preventing sexually transmitted disease (STDs) Preventing AIDS Preventing unintended pregnancies Current Trends Approximately 3 million teens contract an STD each year in the United States. About 1 million teens get pregnant each year.
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Lifestyle Counseling
Lifestyle Counseling
Spiritual concerns
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Work in partnership with your doctor be a team player Take charge of your health and achieve your goal of health and wellness
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