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 (2008)
Gynecologic Cancers: Counseling (Inactive)
Lung Cancer: Screening (2004)
Oral Cancer: Screening (2004)
Ovarian Cancer: Screening (2004)
Pancreatic Cancer: Screening (2004)
Prostate Cancer: Screening (2008)
Skin Cancer: Screening (2009)
Skin Cancer: Counseling (2003)
Testicular Cancer: Screening (2004)
Thyroid Cancer: Screening (1996); (Update in Progress)
Tobacco Cessation (Smoking): Counseling (Children and Adolescents) (2003)
Tobacco Cessation (Smoking): Counseling and Interventions
(Adults)—Updated
(2009)
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 Disease: Preventive Medication (2009)
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)
Lipid Disorders in Children (Cholesterol Abnormalities, Dyslipidemia): Screening (2007)
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Screening (2005)
Tobacco Cessation (Smoking): Counseling (Children and Adolescents) (2003)
Tobacco Cessation (Smoking): Counseling and Interventions
(Adults) —Updated
(2009)
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Infectious Diseases
Bacteriuria: Screening (2008)
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)
Immunizations, Adult
Immunizations, Child
Postexposure Prophylaxis for Selected Infectious Diseases: Preventive Medication (Inactive)
Rubella: Immunizations (1996)
Rubella: Screening (1996)
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Counseling (2008)
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: Screening (2002); (Update in Progress)
Depression in Children and Adolescents: Screening (2009)
Drug Use, Illicit: Screening (2008)
Suicide Risk: Screening (2004)
Tobacco Cessation (Smoking): Counseling (Children and Adolescents) (2003)
Tobacco Cessation (Smoking): Counseling and Interventions
(Adults) —Updated
(2009)
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Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus: Screening (2008)
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 (2008)
Down Syndrome: Screening (1996)
Folic Acid Supplementation: Preventive Medication—Updated
(2009)
Gestational Diabetes: Screening (2008)
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)
Depression in Children and Adolescents: Screening (2009)
Hearing Loss, Newborn: Screening (2008)
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)
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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