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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 medication. Recommendations from the Third Task Force are published incrementally, as they become available.
Background
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AHRQ and the USPSTF: Public Support for Translating Evidence into Prevention Practice
and Policy (PDF File, 91 KB)
Introducing the Third U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (PDF File, 92 KB)
The Evolving Role of Prevention in Health Care: Contributions of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (PDF File, 157 KB)
Current Methods of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: A Review of the Process (PDF File, 275 KB)
The Art and Science of Incorporating Cost Effectiveness into Evidence-based
Recommendations for Clinical Preventive Services (PDF File, 154 KB)
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Recommendations and Summaries of Evidence
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Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis: Recommendations and Rationale (PDF File, 64 KB)
Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy: Summary of the Evidence (PDF File, 116 KB)
Screening for Chlamydial Infection: Recommendations and Rationale (PDF File, 68 KB)
Screening for Chlamydial Infection: Summary of the Evidence (PDF File, 137 KB)
Screening for Lipid Disorders: Recommendations and Rationale (PDF File, 68 KB)
Screening and Treating Adults for Lipid Disorders: Summary of the Evidence (PDF File, 122 KB)
Screening for Skin Cancer: Recommendations and Rationale (PDF File, 130 KB)
Screening for Skin Cancer: Summary of the Evidence (PDF File, 211 KB)
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