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A member asked:
As a pretty healthy and active 35 year old male, how often should i have a comprehensive physical exam?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Every 2-3 years: Get one now. If no problem found take next in 2-3 years.
Answered 8/15/2012
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No definite answer: You ask a great question. There actually is no research to guide us on this question - only opinions. Mine is that every year or so makes sense, mostly to stay up-to-date on new developments in cancer screening, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and recommended vaccinations. All of these are updated on a continual basis. A good resource is an iphone app called my health checklist (2012 version coming).
Answered 10/17/2016
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