Are You Taking Good Enough Care of Your “Body” Yet???
Many people have misconceptions about “health check-ups”, thinking that if a disease is detected, it might cause distress, increase stress, and be a waste of money for treatment, along with various other reasons that lead them to avoid health check-ups. But who thinks that… if we have regular health check-ups, it will help us understand our own “body” better, which is beneficial both in reducing risks and making treatment easier when diseases are detected early?
Check Early… Know Early, Treat Early… Recover Faster
Annual health check-ups are not just for sick people but are good for everyone of all ages and conditions. Besides identifying risks to prevent diseases, if a disease is detected early, it increases the chances of successful treatment. It also helps reduce the severity of the disease and saves costs compared to treating advanced stages.
How to Choose Health Check-ups… Suitable for Your Age
Our body changes with age and lifestyle. If we choose health check-ups suitable for our age and lifestyle, we can better understand diseases and our body’s conditions. So… at what age should you check what? Here are some examples.
Health Check-ups for Under 30 Years Old
Most people in this age group are generally healthy but may have hidden diseases, so health check-ups should not be neglected. As mentioned above, “health check-ups help us understand diseases”. Therefore, if there is a risk of any disease, we can prepare to handle it promptly. People in this age group should have basic overall health check-ups, including
• Complete blood count
• Blood sugar level test
• Blood lipid level test
• Uric acid level test
• Kidney and liver function tests
• Urine test
• Chest X-ray
Health Check-ups for Ages 30-39
At this age, many people may work hard to build life stability, overlooking the importance of health care, unaware that this is the starting point of some diseases that may affect or show symptoms later in life.
Therefore, besides basic health check-ups, it is advisable to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease, test for hepatitis B virus, and get vaccinated if there is no immunity, as long-term hepatitis B infection may increase the risk of liver cancer.
Health Check-ups for Ages 40-59
At this age, various diseases often begin to show symptoms. However, if we have regular health check-ups, diseases found may be in early stages that can be treated quickly or with a short treatment period. Therefore, it is important to observe your body carefully for any abnormal symptoms and not neglect annual health check-ups.
Women in this age group should have detailed cervical and breast cancer screenings as they are at higher risk.
Men in this age group, besides basic health check-ups, should also consider screening programs for liver cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer risks.
Health Check-ups for Ages 60 and Above
This is the age when various organs in the body begin to decline and deteriorate, making it very necessary to have detailed health check-ups to monitor the function of different organs for abnormalities, such as heart, kidney, brain, and abdominal functions, as well as screening for risks of various cancers. At this age, it is also important to regularly visit specialists to follow up on test results.
We may not know if we are taking good enough care of our “body” or if we are doing anything that harms our “body.” But if we regularly check, care for, and pay attention to it, we can use our “body” to its full potential for a long time. “Health check-ups” are the best answer for everyone who loves themselves and their health.
