Preventive measures such as health screenings are an indispensable part of healthy living. When detected and diagnosed early, diseases are less likely to progress to invasive stages. Risk factors such as age, gender, and family history will determine each individual’s need for early screening for specific diseases. Cancer awareness is key to preventing debilitating cancers and diseases.

Some examples of preventative screenings:

• Blood Pressure
• Cholesterol
• Colorectal
• Bone Density
• Breast
• Cervical
• Prostate
• Skin
• Body Composition

For more information:

Cancer screening for women
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality