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Guide to Clinical Preventive Services

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was convened by the Public Health Service to rigorously evaluate clinical research in order to assess the merits of preventive measures, including screening tests, counseling, immunizations, and preventive medications.

Clinical Categories

   Cancer
   Heart and Vascular Diseases
   Injury and Violence
   Infectious Diseases
   Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse
   Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
   Musculoskeletal Disorders
   Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
   Pediatric Conditions
   Vision and Hearing Disorders
   Miscellaneous

Cancer

Aspirin/NSAIDs for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer Preventive Medication (2007)
Bladder Cancer: Screening (2004)
Breast Cancer, BRCA Testing (Ovarian Cancer): Screening (2005)
Breast Cancer (Mammography): Screening (2002)
Breast Cancer Preventive Medication (2002)
Cervical Cancer (Pap Smear): Screening (2003)
Colorectal Cancer: Screening (2002)
Gynecologic Cancers: Counseling (Inactive)
Lung Cancer: Screening (2004)
Oral Cancer: Screening (2004)
Ovarian Cancer: Screening (2004)
Pancreatic Cancer: Screening (2004)
Prostate Cancer: ScreeningUpdated (2008)
Skin Cancer: Screening (2001); (Update in Progress)
Skin Cancer: Counseling (2003)
Testicular Cancer: Screening (2004)
Thyroid Cancer: Screening (1996); (Update in Progress)
Tobacco Cessation (Smoking): Counseling (2003)
Vitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cancer and Coronary Heart Disease: Counseling (2003)

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Heart and Vascular Diseases

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Screening (2005)
Additional Risk Factors for Intermediate CHD Risk (In Progress)
Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events: Preventive Medication (2002)
Blood Pressure in Adults (Hypertension): Screening (2007)
Carotid Artery Stenosis: Screening (2007)
Coronary Heart Disease (Heart Disease): Screening (2004)
Lipid Disorders in Adults (Cholesterol Abnormalities, Dyslipidemia): Screening (2008)—Updated
Lipid Disorders in Children (Cholesterol Abnormalities, Dyslipidemia): Screening (2007)
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Screening (2005)
Tobacco Cessation (Smoking): Counseling (2003)

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Infectious Diseases

Bacteriuria: Screening (2008)—Updated
Chlamydial Infection: Screening (2007)
Gonorrhea: Screening (2005)
Hepatitis B Virus Infection: Screening (2004)
Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Screening (2004)
Herpes Simplex, Genital: Screening (2005)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening (2005) / Counseling (1996); (Update in Progress)
Immunizations, Adult
Immunizations, Child
Postexposure Prophylaxis for Selected Infectious Diseases: Preventive Medication (Inactive)
Rubella: Immunizations (1996)
Rubella: Screening (1996)
Syphilis: Screening (2004)
Tuberculous Infection: Screening (1996)

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Injury and Violence

Family Violence: Screening (2004)
Household and Recreational Injuries: Counseling (Inactive)
Motor Vehicle Occupant Restraints: Counseling (2007)
Youth Violence: Counseling (Inactive)

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Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse

Alcohol Misuse (Drinking, Risky/Hazardous): Screening and Counseling (2004)
Dementia (Alzheimer's Disease): Screening (2003)
Depression in Adults: Screening (2002); (Update in Progress)
Depression in Children and Adolescents: Screening (2002) (Update in Progress)
Illicit Drug Use: Screening (2008)
Suicide Risk: Screening (2004)
Tobacco Cessation (Smoking): Counseling (2003)

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Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus: Screening (2008)—Updated
Diet (Nutrition): Counseling (2003)
Hemochromatosis: Screening (2006)
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Preventive Medication (2005)
Iron Deficiency Anemia (Anemia): Screening (2006)
Obesity in Adults: Screening and Counseling (2003)
Physical Activity (Exercise): Counseling (2002)
Thyroid Disease: Screening (2004)

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Musculoskeletal Disorders

Back Pain, Low (Low Back Pain): Counseling (2004)
Osteoporosis: Screening (2002)

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Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions

Aspirin Prophylaxis in Pregnancy: Preventive Medication (1996)
Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy: Screening (2008)
Breastfeeding: Counseling (2003)
Down Syndrome: Screening (1996)
Folic Acid Supplementation: Preventive Medication (1996)
Gestational Diabetes: Screening (2008)—Updated
Home Uterine Activity Monitoring: Screening (Inactive)
Intrapartum Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Screening (Inactive)
Neural Tube Defects: Screening (Inactive)
Preeclampsia: Screening (1996); (Update in Progress)
Rh Incompatibility: Screening (2004)
Rubella: Screening (1996)
Ultrasonography in Pregnancy: Screening (Inactive)

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Pediatric Conditions

Dental Caries in Preschool Children: Screening (2004)
Hearing Loss, Newborn: Screening (2008)—Updated
Hemoglobinopathies: Screening (2007)
Hip, Developmental Dysplasia: Screening (2006)
Hypothyroidism, Congenital: Screening (2008)
Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents (Scoliosis): Screening (2004)
Immunizations, Child
Lead Levels in Childhood and Pregnancy: Screening (2006)
Lipid Disorders in Children (Cholesterol Abnormalities, Dyslipidemia): Screening (2007)
Overweight in Children and Adolescents: Screening (2005)
Phenlyketonuria: Screening (2008)
Sickle Cell Disease: Screening (2007)
Speech and Language Delay: Screening (2006)
Visual Impairment in Children Ages 0-5: Screening (2004)

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Vision and Hearing Disorders

Glaucoma: Screening (2005)
Hearing Impairment, Older Adults: Screening (1996); (Update in Progress)
Hearing Loss, Newborn: Screening (2008)—Updated
Visual Impairment in Children Ages 0-5: Screening (2004)
Visual Impairment in Older Adults: Screening (1996)

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Miscellaneous

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Screening (2008)
Dental and Periodontal Disease: Counseling (Inactive)

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