For most men at average risk, screening is started at age 50.

The average risk over the past century was 52 percent.

Men with average risk should begin prevention examinations at age 50.

The recommendations do not apply to most healthy women, who have only an average risk of developing the disease.

If you have abnormal cholesterol levels, you're at higher than average risk for heart disease.

However it is not recommended in those at average risk.

Unfortunately, neither technique has been shown to save lives when used in women of average risk.

Males with cryptorchidism have 3 to 17 times the average risk.

If the answer is yes, the patient may face a higher than average risk of developing the same disease.

In people at average risk, it should be repeated every 10 years starting at age 50.