What are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations for emergency department visits in the United States?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults aged 18 and over should visit the emergency department at least once a year in order to receive preventive care and access to screenings for chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. According to the CDC, there were an estimated 121.6 million emergency department visits in the United States in 2011. It is important to note that emergency department visits for preventive care should be in addition to regular visits to a primary care provider.  