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Think about common screenings for women. Explain how screenings differ for younger women and older women, and explain the implications of these differences.
The recommended health screens for women include,
The difference between younger women and older women regarding the screening tests exists based on their susceptibility to various health conditions, previous health history, and family health history. In general, younger women are suggested to take the screening tests for diabetes, hypertension, mammary cancer, cervical cancer, and dental examination because treating them in the primary stages delays the consequences or reduce the severity of the consequences. On the other hand, the older women, i.e. postmenopausal women are most susceptible to hormone changes and related health conditions such as osteoarthritis.