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Be sure you know your numbers

May 13-17 is National Women’s Health Week with National Women’s Check-Up Day on the 14th.

The week was created to remind women to take care of themselves and to educate themselves about their health since when it comes to health, prevention is key. Having regular exams is an important part of protecting your well-being. While this chart provides general guidelines, your personal family health history may require additional or more frequent screenings. The following information was provided by the National Women’s Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health (Women’s Health). To request free health publications from the NWHIC call (800) 994-9662.

Debra Bokur

TEST/CHECK-UP SCHEDULE

Thyroid: Start at age 35, then every 5 years.

Blood Pressure: At least every 2 years

Heart Health Cholesterol: Start at age 20, discuss with your doctor or nurse.

Blood Sugar/Diabetes: Start at age 45, then every 3 years.Discuss with your doctor or nurse prior to age 45 if symptoms or a family history.

Bone Density: Prior to age 65 discuss with your doctor or nurse. At 65, have at least one bone mineral density test. Discuss repeat testing with your doctor or nurse.

Colonoscopy: Starting at age 50 and then repeating every 10 years.

Pap Test: Every 1-3 years years after 21, or earlier if you have been sexually active.

Pelvic Exam/Breast Health/Mammogram: Starting at age 40, every 1-2 years.

Skin Health/Mole Exam: Monthly mole self-exam; by a doctor every 3 years starting at age 20. At age 40, continue monthly mole self-exam, be seen by a doctor every year.

Eye Exam: Get checked if you have any problems or changes in vision. Starting at age 40, be seen every 2-4 years. Increase visits to every 1-2 years if you’re 65 or older.

Hearing Test: Start at age 18, then every 10 years.

Tetanus-Diptheria Booster Vaccine: Every 10 years

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