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Trends in routine screening examinations.

D A Dawson, G E Hendershot, B Bloom

    American Journal of Public Health
    |August 1, 1987
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    Routine medical exam use, including glaucoma tests and screenings for women, significantly increased between 1973 and 1982 among adults. This highlights a growing trend in preventive healthcare utilization.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Preventive Medicine
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Routine medical examinations are crucial for early disease detection and health maintenance.
    • Trends in healthcare utilization provide insights into public health behaviors and access to care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze changes in the utilization of routine medical examinations between 1973 and 1982.
    • To identify specific screening tests that saw significant increases in use.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from the 1973 and 1982 National Health Interview Surveys.
    • Analyzed proportions of adult populations undergoing specific medical tests.

    Main Results:

    • A notable increase in the uptake of routine medical examinations was observed.

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  • The proportion of adults aged 40+ with a history of glaucoma tests rose by 50%.
  • Significant increases were also found in electrocardiogram use for adults 40+ and breast examinations/Pap smears for women 17+.

    • Conclusions:

    • There was a marked rise in the use of preventive health screenings and routine medical check-ups.
    • These findings suggest improved public health awareness and/or access to healthcare services during the study period.