- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Screening recommendations for women ages 40-49
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, GA. : Dept. of Community Health
- Date of Original:
- 2007
- Subject:
- Women--Health and hygiene--Georgia
Women--Medical examinations--Georgia - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from pdf caption (GALILEO, viewed Apr. 8, 2010)
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA C900 .S1 S3 2007
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc900-b-ps1-bs3-b2007-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc900-b-ps1-bs3-b2007-belec-p-btext
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Screening Recommendations for Women Ages 40 49
Screening Suggestions to Help You Take Charge of Your Health
TEST
Blood Pressure Cholesterol FDiabetes (Fasting Blood sugar)
Breast Self-Exam Mammogram Clinical Breast Exam Pap smear
Pelvic Exam Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Skin Self-Exam Clinical Skin Exam Eye Exam Bone Density Test Hepatitis B Tetanus Booster
How Often Cardiovascular Health
Every two years Every five years, unless elevated
Every three years after age 45
Breast and Cervical Health
Monthly Yearly Yearly Every year, until you have had three satisfactory tests, then at your health care provider's discretion Yearly Whenever you engage in risky behavior Onset of menopausal symptoms
Other Preventive Measures
Monthly Every three years At least once between puberty and age 40 Once, for screening purposes Once, for at-risk individuals
Every ten years
This information is a source of education and information and is not a substitute for medical advice or
treatment. The Office of Women's Health recommends consultation with your doctor or health care professional.
2 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga 30303 w www.dch.georgia.gov
December 2007