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
Women's Health
Pap Test - Every 3 years
Mammogram [+] - Every 1-2 years
Lipid Testing - At age 45
IMMUNIZATIONS
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis, Td/Tdap - Booster every 10 years
Vaccination Information Sheets from the CDC
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.
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Health Maintenance Guidelines (.pdf, print brochure version)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is your weight in relation to your height.
How to calculate your BMI:
> Underweight: Below 18.5
> Normal: 18.6 - 24.9
> Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9
> Obesity: 30.0 and Above
BMI = (Weight (pounds) / Height (inches)2) x 703
Interactive Tool: Is Your Weight Increasing Your Health Risks?
Last reviewed: January 2009