Thursday, October 18, 2007

Ginger: Test Dates

Just a follow up on when to get tested for various health concerns. Check out the link for more details.

Age 12
Blood pressure test and, for men, testicular exam

Age 20
Cholesterol test

Age 21
For women, gynecology exam and pap smear (get tested earlier if sexually active)

Age 35
Blood sugar, anemia and thyroid exams

2 comments:

djw said...

Didn't realize age 12 had significance. Need to get my son scheduled!=)

Ginger said...

Who knew, right? Apparently, t-cancer is more common among younger men.