Table 4 Recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) for the screening of hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes in adults
Condition | Recommendations |
|---|---|
High blood pressure | Recommendation to screen for high blood pressure in adults 18 and over. |
Abnormal blood lipids | Recommendation to screen men aged 35 and older for lipid disorders; |
Recommendation to screen women aged 45 and older for lipid disorders if they are at increased risk for coronary heart disease. | |
Diabetes | Recommendation to screen for abnormal blood glucose and type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults who are at increased risk for diabetes. |