Preventive Healthcare

Preventive Healthcare Services include check-ups, patient counselling, and screenings to prevent illness, disease and other health-related problems.

Getting regular medical check-ups is one of the best gifts you can give yourself to maintain your health and well-being. Chronic diseases are preventable when detected early through screening tests. Diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease are easier to treat in the beginning.

The benefits of Preventive Health Check-ups:

Reduce your risk of getting sick
Detect potentially life-threatening health conditions or diseases early
Increase chances for treatment and cure
Limit risk of complications by closely monitoring existing conditions
Increase lifespan and improve health
Reduce healthcare costs over time by avoiding costly medical services
Form a good partnership with the doctor so treatment can be more efficient
Get updated on new medical information or technologies that are available

Remember Preventive Health Check-ups not just prevent emergencies but also save on medical expenses in the long run.

Suggested Check-ups for Preventive Healthcare

In your 20s and 30s

Blood pressure
Cholesterol and glucose levels
BMI, waist and hip measurements
Dental check and cleaning
Skin cancer checks
Testes self-checks (men)
Breast self-checks (women)

If sexually active

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screenings
Pap smear every two years (women)

In your 40s

All of the same checks as in your 20s and 30s plus:

- Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Mammogram (women)
- Eye checks for glaucoma

In your 50s and 60s

All of the same checks as in your 40s plus:

Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
Bowel cancer screening (also called FOBT – faecal occult blood test)

In your 50s and 60s

All of the same checks as in your 40s plus:

Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
Bowel cancer screening (also called FOBT – faecal occult blood test)

Things to Expect During a Periodic Health Assessment (Preventive healthcare)

During a health check-up, there are several things you can expect that will be done. The doctor will ask about your health history which includes:

Family history
Past immunizations
Medical history
Lifestyle
Habits

How often do we need a health check-up?

We all understand the need of preventive health check-ups in our lives but it is also important to know when and how often we need to go for such check-ups:

If you are under 30 and healthy: If you are not a smoker, not over-weight, exercise regularly, do not suffer from any major disease then you need to go for a health check-up once every 2-3 years.
If you are between 30-50 years: Healthy individuals in their thirties must go for a health check-up once every 1-2 years. But if you have a sedentary lifestyle, smoke and drink, or are overweight, then you should opt for a preventive health check-up every year.
After 50 years: People above 50 are more prone to various health issues, they must get health check-up done every year.

Take charge of your health and schedule an appointment with North City Hospital today. We offer a wide variety of services for exceptional treatment and care for you and your family. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.