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Health Checkup

Also called: Annual checkup, Annual physical examination, Routine physical examination 
 
 

Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. Which exams and screenings you need depends on your age, health and family history, and lifestyle choices such as what you eat, how active you are, and whether you smoke.

To make the most of your next check-up, here are some things to do before you go:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

 

 
 
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