Recommended Evaluations For Healthy Men 40 to 49 Years
There are many evaluations that should be performed during this period of adulthood to assure optimal health. These items are very important, especially since many healthy adults do not take the time or consider their health during this period of life.

Tests to be performed every 6-12 months:

• Dental exam
• Useful to detect dental caries and gingivitis

Tests to be performed every year:

• Digital rectal exam
• Useful to detect prostate cancer

Tests to be performed every 1-3 years:

• History and Physical Examination
• Useful to detect heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and complications
• Blood pressure
• Useful to detect hypertension
• Height and Weight
• Useful to calculate BMI and assess cardiovascular disease risk, such as stroke and heart attack.

Tests to be performed every 2 years:

• Stool guaiac
• Useful to detect colon cancer

Tests to be performed every 3 years:

• Glaucoma test
• Useful to detect glaucoma

Tests to be performed every 3-5 years:

• Vision test
• Useful to detect a vision problem or retinal disease

Tests to be performed every 4-5 years:

• Cholesterol panel
• Useful to assess cardiovascular disease risk, such as stroke and heart attack

Tests to be performed every 5-10 years:

• Urinalysis
• Useful to detect kidney disease
• Blood glucose
• Useful to detect diabetes
• Complete Blood Count
• Useful to detect anemia

Tests to be performed every 8-10 years:

• Urinalysis
• Useful to detect kidney disease

Tests to be performed every 10 years:

• TD booster
• Useful to prevent tetanus infection

Tests to be performed if at high risk:

• EKG
• Useful to detect heart disease

The above testing recommendations should be considered as minimum screening in those without symptoms. There may be differences in opinion on various test recommendations due to lack of definitive information on each recommended test and to variances in perceived significance of some of the supporting literature.

This information is provided as a general guide only. We urge you to discuss these tests with your personal physician.