- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Screening recommendations for women ages 20-39 [Jan. 2010]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Community Health
- Date of Original:
- 2010-01
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Fact sheet
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA C900 .S1 S32 2010
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc900-b-ps1-bs32-b2010-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc900-b-ps1-bs32-b2010-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Screening Recommendations for Women Ages 20 39
Screening Suggestions to Help You Take Charge of Your Health
TEST
How Often
Cardiovascular Health
Blood Pressure
Every two years
Cholesterol
Every five years, unless elevated
FDiabetes (Fasting Blood sugar)
Every three years after age 45
Breast and Cervical Health
Breast Self-Exam
Monthly
Clinical Breast Exam Pap smear
Yearly
Yearly, until you have had three satisfactory tests, then once every two years
Pelvic Exam
Yearly
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Whenever you engage in risky behavior
Other Preventive Measures
Skin Self-Exam
Monthly
Clinical Skin Exam
Every three years
Eye Exam
At least once between puberty and age 40
Hepatitis B
Once, for at-risk individuals
Tetanus Booster
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 January 2010