Prevention Checklist 1.1
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Medical
Price: $2.99, Version: 1.0.1 -> 1.1 (iTunes)
Description:Should you take folic acid? How much?
When should you start getting checked for colon cancer? When should you stop?
Why are treadmill stress tests NOT routinely recommended to check for heart disease?
Prevention Checklist 2013 answers these questions and more. It is an important up-to-date resource for adults who want to stay healthy. Just enter your age and gender and it provides a complete and proven list of vaccines, cancer screenings, and lifestyle recommendations just for you. It also lists measures that are not proven or may be harmful.
EASY TO UNDERSTAND
The topics are written by a doctor specialized in Preventive Medicine, and are educational and easy-to-understand. You will have fun learning how to stay healthy.
THREE WAYS TO VIEW RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. BY AGE/GENDER:
Want to know what is recommended for you? Just enter your age and gender and get a personal list.
2. AN A-Z TOPIC LIST:
Want to see what the current recommendations are for mammograms? Aspirin? Prostate cancer screening? Just look them up alphabetically.
3. BY HIGH RISK FACTORS:
Want to see if you have extra high risk? Review this list. You may need additional tests or vaccines.
NEW FOR 2013
- Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer
- Prevention of Falls in Older Adults
- Kidney Disease Checks
- Routine Checks for Hearing Loss in Older Adults
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM RELIABLE SOURCES
Recommendations are based on trusted sources such as the US Preventive Services Task Force and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Check out the “More Info” section where you will find links to additional resources such as:
•Calculators to assess your risk for a stroke, heart attack, or osteoporosis
•Surveys to look for hidden depression or alcohol misuse problems
•Information on how to reduce your risks
•A calculator to figure out your BMI (Body Mass Index)
•Healthy diet information
Your health. Your app. Prevention Checklist 2013.
Use it often, and share it with those you care about!
What's New
New recommendations and topics
Prevention Checklist