Poor health can really hurt you later if you don't take action now. Do you know how often you should have certain screenings or exams? Take this quiz to test your knowledge about visiting the doctor for preventive care.

1. An employee who is significantly overweight can have benefit expenses that are how much higher than a person who is not?

a.) 10 percent
b.) 20 percent
c.) 5 percent
d.) None of the above

2. True or False: Men ages 19 through 39 should visit the doctor for a preventive visit once every five years.

3. Some great health topics to discuss with your doctor at your preventive care visit include:

a.) Physical activity
b.) Alcohol or drug use
c.) Seat belt safety
d.) Dental health
e.) All of the above

4. How often should women perform a self–breast exam?

a.) Monthly
b.) Weekly
c.) Daily
d.) Every other month

5. What is one screening that both men and women should have at every preventive appointment?

a.) Colon cancer
b.) Blood pressure
c.) Osteoporosis
d.) Cholesterol

6. True or False: A tobacco user can have medical expenses that are 15 percent higher than tobacco-free employees.

Visiting your doctor for preventive care is important! Many times, lives have been saved through preventive visits by catching a treatable disease in its earliest stage.

Answers

1. B. Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, "Efforts To Contain Health Care Costs," 2005

2. True. One of the most important investments you can make in your health is getting into the doctor's office for recommended preventive care. (Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 2005)

3. E. All of these topics are appropriate to discuss with your doctor at your next visit. Additional topics include diet and nutrition, tobacco cessation, and mental health. (Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 2005)

4. A. A self–breast exam done once a month is good practice between doctor appointments. (Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, Health Care Quality Improvement Organization, 2005)

5. B. Checking your blood pressure should happen at every appointment. (Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, Health Care Quality Improvement Organization, 2005)

6. True. Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, "Efforts To Contain Health Care Costs," 2005