Recommended Evaluations For Healthy Women 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

Test / Screen	Condition	Frequency
History & Physical	Various disorders	Every 1-2 yrs
Blood pressure	Hypertension	Every 1-2 yrs
Height & weight	Cardiovascular disease	Every 1-2 yrs
Dental exam	Dental caries	Every 6-12 mo
Hearing test	Hearing deficit	Every 3-5 yrs
Stool guaiac	Colon cancer	Every year
EKG	Heart disease	Every 2-3 yrs
Urinalysis	Kidney disease	Every 5-10 yrs
CBC	Anemia	Every 5-10 yrs
Blood glucose	Diabetes	Every 5-10 yrs
Glaucoma test	Glaucoma	Every 3 yrs
Vision test	Vision problem	Every 3-5 yrs
Cholesterol panel	Cardiovascular disease	Every 4-5 yrs
Breast self-exam	Breast cancer	Monthly

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.