Question

What screening interventions are used for adults at risk for chronic diseases?

Answer 1

SCREENING INTERVENTIONS FOR CHRONIC DISEASE:-

(A) FOR CANCER:-

1. Breast cancer:-

-breast self examination

-mammography

2. Cervical cancer:-

-Yearly regular Pap smear test beginning latest age 21.

-At age 30, change to every 2-3 years if had 3 normal Pap tests in a row.

3. Prostate cancer:-

-

Prostate Yearly digital rectal exam (DRE).

(B)CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE:-

1. Coronary heart disease:-

-Exercise stress testing

2.

Hypertension :-blood pressure(BP)reading every 2 years in all adults if <120/80, otherwise yearly.

3.

Dyslipidemia ::Routine screen (TC and HDL-C

4.

Obesity:- All adults screened for obesity (BMI >30kg/m2

and offer counseling and behavioral interventions.

5.Tobacco:- Screen all adults and provide cessation interventions for those who use tobacco.

(C) DIABETES:-

- blood sugar testing

- Screen in presence of hypertension or dyslipidemia to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.