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Period: to
20s
Focus on living a healthy life while you are young. Avoid youth risk factors like violence, drug use, and car accidents -
Physical exam
Every 5 years from age 20-38, a general physical exam is recommended. -
STD testing
Regular STD testing can help patients manage symptoms and make more informed choices. STD risk is especially high during young ages when risky sexual behavior is more common. -
Period: to
30s
Reduce the risk for chronic health problems later in life. Maintain a healthy work-life balance. -
Prenatal care
Before trying to have a baby, improving your own health and preparing can have benefits, including reduced risk of birth defects. -
Period: to
40s
Talk with doctor about emerging health problems -
Begin breast cancer screening
The older a woman gets, the more likely to get breast cancer. Regular screenings from 45 onwards every two years can catch breast cancer before it becomes serious. -
Period: to
50s
Regulate chronic diseases and signs of agin -
Drug Death
Drug deaths peak around middle age -
Osteoporosis
A condition that becomes more common with old age, osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones that can increase the severity of fractures and breaking in accidents. -
Period: to
60s
Stay alert to changes in your body, being aware that it may not be able to cope with infection or trauma
