Health Maintenance Guidelines
Ages 71 & Over
Check blood pressure, weight and height to calculate body mass index (BMI) and health risks.
SCREENING TESTS
Men's Health
Women's Health
IMMUNIZATIONS
These guidelines may not pertain to patients on chronic medications or patients with personal or family health risks. In addition to the specific tests and immunizations listed here, health maintenance also includes regular monitoring of blood pressure, weight, height, vision, hearing, and risk factor screening for coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension, memory change, sexually transmitted diseases, and for tobacco, alcohol and dietary concerns.
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* At age indicated, studies to confirm benefit have not been performed. Patient and clinician should discuss risks and benefits.
º Optional recommendations have not been confirmed to be beneficial in long-term controlled studies but are recommended by at least one professioinal organization.
ª Annual mammography in this age group has been confirmed to decrease mortality but is not recommended by all professional organizations due to differing risk-benefit analyses. Options for breast cancer screening should be discussed with your provider annually.
¤ If colonoscopy has been performed within the last ten years, FOBT is not indicated.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is your weight in relation to your height.
How to calculate your BMI:
> Underweight: Below 18.5
> Normal: 18.25 - 24.9
> Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9
> Obesity: 30.0 and Above
BMI = (Weight (pounds) / Height (inches)2) x 703
Interactive Tool: Is Your Weight Increasing Your Health Risks?
Last reviewed: January 2007
º Optional recommendations have not been confirmed to be beneficial in long-term controlled studies but are recommended by at least one professioinal organization.
ª Annual mammography in this age group has been confirmed to decrease mortality but is not recommended by all professional organizations due to differing risk-benefit analyses. Options for breast cancer screening should be discussed with your provider annually.
¤ If colonoscopy has been performed within the last ten years, FOBT is not indicated.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is your weight in relation to your height.
How to calculate your BMI:
> Underweight: Below 18.5
> Normal: 18.25 - 24.9
> Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9
> Obesity: 30.0 and Above
BMI = (Weight (pounds) / Height (inches)2) x 703
Interactive Tool: Is Your Weight Increasing Your Health Risks?
Last reviewed: January 2007