Exactly When To Get Important Health Exams, Based On Your Age

This health testing timeline, based on national recommendations and my experience as a naturopathic doctor focused on health risk prevention, covers the basic tests advised at every stage of life for the average low-risk healthy person. You can use it to manage your own health and to help inform the care of your children, parents, and other loved ones. Make sure to talk to your doctor about the appropriate frequency depending on your personal risk factors.

Please note: This article mentions tests specific to males and females. In this context, ‘female’ refers to the anatomy present at birth and includes all gender identities where female anatomy is present. ‘Male’ refers to the anatomy present at birth and includes all gender identities where male anatomy is present.