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- Overview
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All adults should visit their health care provider from time to time, even if they are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to:
- Screen for diseases
- Assess risk of future medical problems
- Encourage a healthy lifestyle
- Update vaccinations
- Maintain a relationship with a doctor in case of an illness
For recommendations for men and women by age group, see:
Health screening - women - age 18 - 39 Health screening - women - age 40 - 64 Health screening - women - over 65 Health screening - men - age 18 - 39 Health screening - men - age 40 - 64 Health screening - men - over 65
Alternative Names
How often you need a physical exam; Health maintenance visit; Health screening; Checkup
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Physical exam frequency Prevention
Review Date: 05/20/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
