Health Maintenance Guidelines Ages 40 to 49

Check blood pressure, weight and height to calculate body mass index (BMI) and health risks.

Screening Tests

Men's Health
Lipid Testing -- Every 5 years

Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) yearly

Women's Health
Pap Test -- Every 3 years

Mammogram* -- Every 1-2 years

Lipid Testing -- At age 45

Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) yearly

Immunizations

Diphtheria-Tetanus – Booster every 10 years

Notes
* Annual mammography in this age group has been confirmed to decrease mortality but is not recommended by all professional organizations due to differing risk-benefit analysis. Options for breast cancer screening should be discussed with your provider annually.

These guidelines may not pertain to patients on chronic medications or patients with personal or family health risks. In addition to the specific tests and Immunizations listed here, health maintenance also includes regular monitoring of blood pressure, weight, height, vision, hearing, and risk factor screening for coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension, memory change, sexually transmitted diseases, and for tobacco, alcohol and dietary concerns.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is your weight in relation to your height.
How to calculate your BMI:

> Underweight: Below 18.5
> Normal : 18.25 - 24.9
> Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9
> Obesity: 30.0 and Above

BMI = (Weight (pounds) / Height (inches) x 703