Screening tests and health counseling are a key part of managing your health. A screening test is done to find disorders or diseases in people who don't have any symptoms. Screening tests are not used to diagnose. They are used to find out if more testing is needed. The goal may be to find a disease early so it can be treated with more success. Or the goal may be to find a disease early so you can make lifestyle changes. You may need regular checkups to help you reduce your risk of disease.
Below are guidelines for men ages 18 to 39. Talk with your health care provider. Make sure you’re up-to-date on what you need.
We understand gender is a spectrum. We may use gendered terms to talk about anatomy and health risk. Please use this information in a way that works best for you and your provider as you talk about your care.
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Screening |
Who needs it |
How often |
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Alcohol misuse |
All men in this age group |
At routine exams |
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Blood pressure |
All men in this age group |
Once a year if your blood pressure is normal. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg. If your blood pressure is higher than this, follow the advice of your health care provider. |
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Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes |
All adults begin screening at age 35. |
At least every 3 years (yearly if blood sugar has already started to rise) |
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Hepatitis C |
All men ages 18 to 79 |
At routine exams |
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High cholesterol or triglycerides |
All men ages 20 and older, and younger men at high risk for coronary artery disease. |
At least every 5 years |
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HIV |
All men |
At routine exams |
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Obesity |
All men in this age group |
At routine exams |
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Syphilis |
Men at higher risk for infection. Talk with your health care provider. |
At routine exams |
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Tuberculosis |
Men at higher risk for infection. Talk with your health care provider. |
Ask your health care provider |
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Vision |
All men in this age group |
Every 5 to 10 years if no risk factors for eye disease |
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Health counseling |
Who needs it |
How often |
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Diet and exercise |
All men in this age group |
At routine exams |
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Use of tobacco and the health effects it can cause |
All men in this age group |
Every visit |
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Sexually transmitted infection prevention |
Men who are sexually active |
At routine exams |
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Skin cancer |
All men in this age group |
At routine exams. You may be reminded to stay away from outdoor tanning and tanning beds. |
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