Early Disease Detection

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about early disease detection:

What is early disease detection? Which health screenings do I need? How often are well-child visits recommended? What screening is done from birth to 12 months of age? What screening is done from 13 months to 5 years of age? What screening is done from 6 to 10 years of age? What screening is done from 11 to 24 years of age? What screening is done from 25 to 49 years of age? What screening is done from 50 to 64 years of age? What screening is done after 64 years of age? Should I be screened for high blood pressure? Should I be screened for breast cancer? Should I be screened for prostate cancer? Should I be screened for colorectal cancer? Should I be screened for osteoporosis? Should I be screened for high cholesterol? Should I be screened for coronary artery disease?

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: February 29, 2008
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
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