For individuals with at least one risk factor, how often should screening be performed?

• A. Every year
• B. Every 2 years
• C. Every 3 years
• D. Every 4 years

Answer: (A)

When someone has at least one risk factor, screening is done annually because risk factors raise the chance that a problem will develop or progress between longer intervals. Regular yearly checks help catch early changes in biomarkers or new abnormalities while they’re most treatable, allowing timely adjustments in lifestyle guidance, further testing, or therapy. Longer gaps—every two, three, or four years—can miss these early signals and delay intervention, increasing the chance of complications. So annual screening aligns with the goal of early detection and prompt management in higher-risk individuals.