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Adult Male Guidelines

Recommended Screenings
Completed Health Risk Assessment Appraisal	Every 5 years ages 20-64
History and Physical	Every 3 years ages 40-49; every 1-2 years ages 50-64
Blood Pressure Check	Every 1-2 years up to age 64
Cholesterol Screening	Every five (5) years for ages 20-65
Fecal Occult Blood Test	At age 50 and above, fecal occult blood test (FOBT) annually. With family history of colorectal cancer, FOBT annually at age 40 and above. Colonscopy 10 years prior to age of onset of first degree relative or at age 50 at latest.
Prostate Cancer Screening	After age 50 counsel re: known risks and uncertain benefits of screening for prostate cancer. Rectal exam every 1-2 years.
Vision and Hearing	At your primary practitioner's discretion
Dental Exam	Brush and floss daily and regular visits to dentist
Health Education
Risks of smoking and alcohol/drug use Nutrition, exercise, and obesity Lap/shoulder seat belt Excessive sun exposure/use of sun screens Testicular self examinations Safety and injury prevention High-risk sexual behavior
Immunization Schedule
Tetanus and Diphtheria (TD)	Completed TD vaccine series if no primary series. Boosters every 10 years, or at least at age 50