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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Sep 1.
Published in final edited form as: Prim Care. 2017 Sep;44(3):529–539. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2017.05.002

Table 2.

Screening Recommendations for Adults

Age Screening Recommendation

18 years old One time screen

18 – 39 years Every 3 years
If risk factors such as obesity, diabetes or high alcohol intake, more frequent screening is recommended at provider’s discretion.

>40 years old Annually

>80 years old Annually or at provider discretion