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. 2015 Mar 21;15:55. doi: 10.1186/s12888-015-0416-y

Table 3.

Adherence to national quality guidelines in persons with serious mental illness and the overall population

USPSTF recommendation [ 13 ] Studies (N) Measures abstracted(N) Population with SMI Overall population
Range in screening rates National estimates of percent screened
Panel 1: Screening for Overweight and Obesity
Screening all adults for obesity 1 1 Screening rate: 76% [22] Screening year: 2007 National estimates: 50% [23] - 71% [24] (2010)
Panel 2: Screening for Diabetes
Screening for type 2 diabetes in asymptomatic adults with sustained blood pressure greater than 135/80 mmHg 5 10 Lowest screening rate: 23% [25] Screening year(s): 1998-2003 National estimates: 94% [29] (2005–2007)
Highest screening rate: 75% [26] Screening year(s): 2005-2007
Panel 3: Screening for Dyslipidemia
Screening for lipid disorders (Men: aged 35+; or 20-35+ if at increased risk for coronary heart disease; Women: aged 20+ if at increased risk for coronary heart disease) 10 17 Lowest screening rate: 6% [25] Screening year(s): 1998-2003 National estimates: 68% [36] (1999–2006) - 79% [24] (2011)
Highest screening rate: 90% [34] Screening year(s): 2005
Panel 4: Screening for Hypertension
Screening for high blood pressure in adults 2 2 Lowest screening rate: 79% [54] Screening year(s): 2007 National estimates: 59% [24] - 64% [40] (2010)
Highest screening rate: 88% [38] Screening year(s): 2000