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Preventive Health Exam
Preventive Health Exam
A preventive health examination, or exam, is a scheduled visit with the healthcare provider. It is focused on detecting and preventing health problems. The exam will include a medical history and a physical exam. The provider may also order blood tests, urine tests, and other diagnostic procedures.
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Infants younger than 1 year old have frequent preventive health exams, following a schedule for well-baby visits. Healthy individuals of other age groups should follow the provider's recommendations for scheduling exams. People over the age of 65 years, for example, may have more frequent exams.
People with certain diseases and conditions may also need more frequent exams. Some examples of these disorders include:
A preventive health exam generally includes the following components:
Other components may be included, depending on the person's sex, age, and health status. Some examples of these include: