AOCOPM 2024 Midyear Educational Conference-346719

346719 - Article 15

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The document provides insights into clinical preventive medicine focusing on the roles and recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the Healthy People 2030 initiative. The USPSTF, established in 1984 and comprising 16 volunteer members, makes evidence-based recommendations for preventive services in public health, which include counseling, preventive medications, and screenings across various health conditions and demographics.<br /><br />Highlighted in the document are specific screening guidelines for cervical, breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancers. The document emphasizes current and past guidelines and the epidemiology and risks associated with each type of cancer. For instance, cervical cancer screening for women aged 21-65 involves cytology methods, with detailed recommendations based on age and history. Breast cancer recommendations, last updated in 2016, suggest biennial mammograms for women aged 50-74, with new draft guidelines promoting screening from age 40.<br /><br />Colorectal cancer screenings have adapted over the years to accommodate adults starting at age 45, with recommended frequency based on various testing methods. Meanwhile, the prostate cancer section outlines the debates on PSA screening, emphasizing a personalized decision approach. Lung cancer screening, useful for individuals with significant smoking histories, highlights the role of low-dose computed tomography.<br /><br />Each section ties into broader public health objectives from the Healthy People 2030 initiative, which aims to increase screening adherence and reduce cancer mortality through evidence-based policies and public education. The document emphasizes structured strategies and ongoing research needs to refine screening practices and maximize public health benefits.

Keywords

clinical preventive medicine

USPSTF

Healthy People 2030

cancer screening guidelines

cervical cancer

breast cancer

colorectal cancer

prostate cancer

lung cancer

public health