Preventive Health Checklist: Every Screening You Need by Age
From blood pressure to colonoscopy, the complete age-by-age screening checklist.
In your 20s and 30s
Blood pressure at least every 2 years, cholesterol every 4–6 years, cervical cancer screening (Pap every 3 years from 21), STI screening as indicated, dental and skin checks annually.
In your 40s
Add: diabetes screening (A1C) every 3 years from 35 if overweight, mammography discussion from 40, eye exams every 2–4 years.
At 45
Colorectal cancer screening starts, colonoscopy every 10 years or annual FIT testing.
50s and beyond
Add lung cancer screening for qualifying smokers, bone density at 65 (earlier with risk factors), shingles and pneumonia vaccines, and hearing checks.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an annual physical if I feel healthy?
- An annual visit is less about finding disease and more about tracking trends, blood pressure, weight, labs, and keeping screenings on schedule.
Sources
- A and B Recommendations (USPSTF)
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