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Women's health screenings

Women's health screenings Throughout the course of a woman's life, a few standard precautions are necessary for her health and well-being. Some tests are geared toward specific age groups, as risk of disease varies with lifestyle and behavior, and some deseases just aren't prevalent at certain ages.  There are several screening tests aimed at women's health that are recommended by Womenshealth.gov. Guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Forc (USPSTF) (see chart below) are evidence-based, meaning they are scientifically proven to be crucial to a woman's longevity. The USPSTF is made up of primary care providers, such as internists, pediatricians, family physicians, gynecologists/obstetricians, nurses and health behavior specialists. The Centersfo Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also endorse this information as part of its Healthier Worksite Initiative.  In addition to these tests, it's crcial cfor women to get screened for thyroid disea...