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21. Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    June 07, 2016 - Men aged 20 to 29 years had the highest prevalence rate, nearly 3 times higher than that in the average … US male population.1 Syphilis prevalence rates are also higher in certain racial/ethnic groups (among … both men and women); in 2014, prevalence rates of primary and secondary syphilis were 18.9 cases per … Metropolitan areas in general have increased prevalence rates of syphilis.1 Risk factors for syphilis … In addition, local prevalence rates may change over time, so clinicians should be aware of the latest

22. Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults: A Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2013 - The prevalence of anti–hepatitis C virus (HCV) anti- body in the United States is about 1.6% (1). … Three studies evaluated higher-prevalence populations (HCV prevalence, 4.6% to 8.3%) (38–40) and 1 a … population (HCV prevalence, 1.0%) (41). … The prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in the United States, 1999 through 2002. … Prevalence of hepatitis C virus seropositivity among hospitalized US veterans.

23. Archived: Gonorrhea (Including Ocular Prophylaxis in Newborns): Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    January 01, 1996 - In men, the prevalence of asymptomatic infection and the morbidity from gonorrhea is much lower than … Due to the low prevalence of gonorrhea in average-risk pregnant women, and the efficacy of universal … In communities with high prevalence of gonorrhea, broader screening of sexually active young women may … Gonorrhea and syphilis in incarcerated urban adolescents: prevalence and physical signs. … The diagnosis of gonorrhea in a low-prevalence female population: enzyme immunoassay versus culture.

24. Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    December 10, 2019 - The prevalence of AAA has declined over the past 2 decades among screened men 65 years or older in various … The current prevalence of AAA in the United States is unclear because of the low uptake of screening. … ranging from 1.2% to 3.3%.1-10 The reduction in prevalence is attributed to the decrease in smoking … prevalence over time. … Current prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in 70-year-old women.

25. Archived: Dementia in Older Adults: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    January 01, 1996 - Age-dependent incidence, prevalence, and mortality in the old old. … The prevalence of dementia: a quantitative integration of the literature. … Canadian Study of Health and Aging: study methods and prevalence of dementia. … Prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in a community population of older persons. … Estimated prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in the United States.

26. JAMA (pdf file)
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    June 12, 2020 - Prevalence of visual impairment in the United States. … Kempen JH, Mitchell P, Lee KE, et al; Eye Diseases Prevalence Research Group. … Congdon N, O’Colmain B, Klaver CC, et al; Eye Diseases Prevalence Research Group. … Causes and prevalence of visual impairment among adults in the United States. … Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in the US population.

27. Recommendation: Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    May 24, 2022 - Kempen JH, Mitchell P, Lee KE, et al; Eye Diseases Prevalence Research Group. … Congdon N, O’Colmain B, Klaver CC, et al; Eye Diseases Prevalence Research Group. … Causes and prevalence of visual impairment among adults in the United States. … Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in the US population. … Racial differences in the cause-specific prevalence of blindness in east Baltimore.

28. Evidence Summary: Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    July 18, 2023 - Three US studies (n = 395,465) reported prevalence of phenotypically defined FH of 0.2% to 0.4% (1:250 … Five studies (n = 142,257) reported multifactorial dyslipidemia prevalence; the prevalence of elevated … Prevalence of any lipid abnormality in 6- to 19-year-olds was 19.2% based on NHANES data (2013-2016, … any lipid abnormality and heterozygous FH prevalence (as defined by phenotype) estimated at 0.2% to … Genetic causes of monogenic heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: a HuGE prevalence review.

29. Archived: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    January 24, 2017 - may be higher, given the increasing prevalence of obesity. 4 , 5 The proportion of persons with OSA … Increased prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing in adults. … Effects of age on sleep apnea in men, I: prevalence and severity. … Prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing in women: effects of gender. … A Norwegian population-based study on the risk and prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea.

30. Screening for Syphilis: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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    June 07, 2016 - US population (0.6% vs 0.0%, P = .03) and another in a higher-prevalence Canadian population (0.26% … Consistent Limited; 1/3 studies from United States in STI clinic with high prevalence of MSM and HIV. … Studies included high-prevalence populations. … US population (0.6% vs 0.0%, P = .03) and in a higher-prevalence Canadian population (0.26% vs 0.13% … Sexually transmitted diseases among American youth: incidence and prevalence estimates, 2000.

31. Archived: Evidence Summary: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    June 07, 2016 - US population (0.6% vs 0.0%, P = 0.03) and another in a higher-prevalence Canadian population (0.26% … Sexually transmitted diseases among American youth: incidence and prevalence estimates, 2000. … b Sensitivity and specificity of tests are also dependent on the disease prevalence in the population … Consistent Limited; 1/3 studies from United States in STI clinic with high prevalence of MSM and HIV … Studies included high-prevalence populations.

32. Screening for Syphilis Infection - Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2004 - Prevalence of syphilis infection varies widely among communities and patient populations. … For example, the prevalence of syphilis infection differs by region (the prevalence of infection is higher … The prevalence of syphilis infection differs by region (3.1 and 1.7 per 100,000 persons for the South … For example, in the general population (assuming a prevalence of 5 per 100,000, an RPR sensitivity of … On the other hand, in a high-risk population of incarcerated women (assuming a prevalence of 12%, an

33. Archived: Syphilis Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    July 15, 2004 - Prevalence of syphilis infection varies widely among communities and patient populations. … For example, the prevalence of syphilis infection differs by region (the prevalence of infection is higher … The prevalence of syphilis infection differs by region (3.1 and 1.7 per 100,000 persons for the South … For example, in the general population (assuming a prevalence of 5 per 100,000, an RPR sensitivity of … On the other hand, in a high-risk population of incarcerated women (assuming a prevalence of 12 percent

34. Evidence Summary: Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    December 15, 2020 - Screening strategies that focused on risk factors such as ever having immigrated from high-prevalence … In 1 study (n = 21,008), only screening immigrants from high-prevalence countries would miss approximately … Fourth, studies conducted in countries where the prevalence, characteristics, and natural history of … However, findings were similar for studies conducted in settings with low or high HBV prevalence and … Prevalence of elevated ALT values, HBsAg, and anti-HCV in the primary care setting and evaluation of

35. Recommendation: Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    March 02, 2020 - HCV prevalence has doubled in women aged 15 to 44 years from 2006 to 2014. 1 , 10 , 11 From 2011 to … Since 2013, the prevalence of HCV infection has increased in younger persons aged 20 to 39 years. … and prevalence in the elderly will increase as this population ages. … Toward a more accurate estimate of the prevalence of hepatitis C in the United States. … Estimating prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in the United States, 2013-2016.

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    January 03, 2017 - may be higher, given the increasing prevalence of obesity. … moderate to severe OSA.1-3 Current prevalence may be higher, given the increasing prevalence of obesity … prevalence of severe OSA in asymptomatic persons is unknown. … Increased prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing in adults. … Effects of age on sleep apnea in men, I: prevalence and severity.

37. Archived: Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Screening, 2004 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    March 08, 2004 - The prevalence of HCV infection in the general population is low, and most who are infected do not develop … In a population with a low prevalence of HCV infection (e.g., 2 percent), approximately 59 percent of … The prevalence estimates of HCV infection in average-risk groups and high-risk groups, such as intravenous … Because the prevalence of HCV infection and rate of disease progression is low in adults at average risk … The prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in the United States, 1988 through 1994.

38. Archived: Final Evidence Review: Gonorrhea: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    May 15, 2005 - The prevalence of gonorrhea will be lower than the prevalence of chlamydia in most settings. … Prevalences and predictors of chlamydia and gonorrhea in women attending Colorado family planning clinics … Prevalence of chlamydia and gonorrhoea among a population of men who have sex with men. … Positive was repeated for confirmation Gonorrhea and chlamydia prevalence 16.4% (62). … Prevalence was too low to adequately determine test performance; no gold standard.

39. Screening for Gonorrhea: Update of the Evidence (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2005 - The prevalence of gonorrhea will be lower than the prevalence of chlamydia in most settings. … Prevalences and predictors of chlamydia and gonorrhea in women attending Colorado family planning clinics … Prevalence of chlamydia and gonorrhoea among a population of men who have sex with men. … Positive was repeated for confirmation Gonorrhea and chlamydia prevalence 16.4% (62). … Prevalence w low to adequ determine tes performance standard.

40. Screening for Chlamydial Infection: An Evidence Update (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2007 - The overall initial prevalence rate of chlamydial infection among those screened was 5.0%. … Eighty percent of the women studied were younger than age 25 years, and the overall prevalence rate of … Sexually transmitted diseases among American youth: incidence and prevalence estimates, 2000. … Prevalence of chlamydial and gonococcal infections among young adults in the United States. … II: prevalence among healthcare attenders, outcome, and evaluation of positive cases.