Advice from US Preventive Services Task Force  HCA image for
health under 50If you begin seeing a doctor regularly, getting
screening tests, and taking preventive measures, your quality of
life may be greatly improved. You may also reduce your risk of
premature death and disability.  Advice from US Preventive
Services Task Force  Screening tests help doctors detect
diseases early, when they are easier to treat. The following
recommendations by the US Preventive Services Task Force
(USPSTF) are general guidelines for screening procedures for
healthy men. Since some men may need screening at more frequent
intervals, consult your doctor for personalized advice.   Why It
Is Important  USPSTF Recommendations  Aortic abdominal aneurysm
(AAA)A smoking history greatly increases risk. An undetected
aneurysm that ruptures has a high mortality rate.Men between
ages 65 and 75 who have ever smoked should have an ultrasound
screening for the presence of AAA.  Blood pressure  High blood
pressure increases the risk of stroke