The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services is based on a review of scientific evidence on 169 preventive services for 60 target conditions. This guide provides:
1. The most recent recommendations for preventive interventions including screen-ing tests.
2. Assistance in interpreting Healthy People 2010.
3. Community health nurses with a basis for their practice.
4. Health risk appraisal instruments.
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The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services provides recommendations for preventive interventions including screening tests, counseling, immunizations, and chemoprophylaxis.
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