Health Screenings Women
In May, women are honored for the many roles they play and are recalled make time for their own health and wellbeing. Week National Women's Health will begin on 12 May and the National Women's Checkup Day is Monday, May 13, 2013. Schedule a visit with your assessment of health care and urge other women in your life to get preventive screenings.
The US Department of Health and Human Services offers an interactive health screening tool, where you can see the guidelines for age and area of significant health.Some projections include:
- healthy weight. Ask your height and weight checked to make sure your body mass index (BMI) is within a healthy range.
- Blood pressure should be tested every 1 to 2 years if your blood pressure is normal (less than 0 systolic / diastolic less than 80). If it is not normal, your doctor will tell you how often it should be checked. For a healthy heart, cholesterol should be checked from 20 years of
- Get screened for diabetes if your blood pressure is higher than 135/80 or if you take medicines for high blood pressure.
- A reproductive health checkup, including a Pap test and pelvic exam every 1 to 3 years, from age 21, or earlier if you are sexually active , is important.
- Have an annual breast exam by a health care provider, and carry out independent examinations monthly. Most women have a baseline mammogram at age 40, then every 1-2 years thereafter. If you have risk factors such as family history or smoking, your doctor may suggest a reference earlier. Early detection of breast cancer is essential!
- Thyroid tests help determine if your thyroid may be less or more active. A baseline should be done at 35 and, if the result is normal, every 5 years thereafter.
- Having screened for bone density at age 65 to screen for osteoporosis. If you are under 65, ask your health care provider about the risk factors and early detection.
- colorectal screenings usually start at 50. A colonoscopy usually begins between 50 and 64 and occurs every 10 years of age. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of death among cancerrelated women, after lung and breast cancer.
- Have a dental exam and cleaning at least once a year, preferably every 6 months, to prevent and detect cavities or other problems with your teeth, gums , tongue and mouth.
- Vision exams, if you do not have vision problems, should be every 2-4 years to check glaucoma or other eye problems. Hearing tests must take place approximately every 10 years to 50 years, if your health care provider may recommend more frequent screening.
- make a mole monthly self-examination. Report any changes in form or taupe color to your health care provider immediately. From 20 years and every 3 years to 40 years, and every year after 40 years, undergo an examination by a physician to screen for skin cancer.
- Speak with your doctor about vaccination, including influenza, pneumonia, tetanus, whooping cough and shingles.
If you have specific health concerns you may need more frequent screenings. Eat a nutritious diet and get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each week; incorporate strength training for healthy bones. Avoid risky behaviors, such as smoking and not wearing a seatbelt. Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress. In other words ladies, take care of your self; you deserve it
Sources: United States Department of Health and Human Services, LifeWork Strategies EAP, and Washington and Shady Grove Adventist hospitals. For more information, consult your doctor.
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