Which screening tests would be most useful at a health fair at a local YMCA that serves young adults? (Select all that apply.)

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On the basis of the age group that would be screened,the blood pressure,cholesterol,and diabetes screening would be most useful.Height and weight measurements are useful for assessing obesity,which is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke,two of the three leading causes of death in Americans.Tests such as mammography,prostate examinations,and stool for occult blood and sigmoidoscopy are more typically used in older populations.PPD,review of immunizations,and vision and hearing screenings are not necessary for a population of young adults.

Which Screening Tests Would Be Most Useful at a Health