Early Disease Detection
Screening, 50 to 64 Years
As you age, the risk of developing some diseases increases. Regular checkups and screening tests are important to stay in good health.
For a screening checklist, see www.ahrq.gov/ppip/men50.htm if you are a man and www.ahrq.gov/ppip/women50.htm if you are a woman.
How often you have the following tests depends on your age, health, and risk factors for specific diseases. Tests that may be done at your regular checkups include:
- Alcohol abuse (misuse) screening.
- Blood pressure screening.
- Breast cancer screening for women.
- Cervical cancer screening for women.
- Cholesterol screening.
- Colorectal cancer screening.
- Coronary artery disease screening.
- Dental checkup.
- Depression screening.
- Diabetes type 2 screening.
- Hearing tests.
- HIV test.
- Osteoporosis screening for women.
- Prostate cancer screening for men.
- Sexually transmitted disease screening.
- Skin cancer screening.
- Thyroid disease screening.
- Tuberculosis screening.
- Vision tests and glaucoma screening.
After reviewing all of the research, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has not recommended for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults.1
Monitor your weight, and see your doctor if you suddenly or consistently gain or lose weight. For more information, see the topics Weight Management and Obesity.
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: May 29, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine | |
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