Preventive Medicine
The Importance of Annual Health Checkups
By Sammy Mariga | 2024-11-05

Benefits of Preventive Screening
- Early detection of chronic diseases.
- Monitoring of vital health indicators.
- Better long-term health outcomes.
Common Checkup Tests
- Blood pressure and heart rate.
- Blood tests: cholesterol, glucose, kidney & liver function.
- Cancer screenings (age-specific).
Lifestyle Assessment
- Nutrition, exercise, alcohol, smoking, and stress evaluation.
- Mental health screening.
Preparing for Your Checkup
- Bring previous medical records.
- Fast if required for blood tests.
- List current medications.
Follow-Up
- Review results with your doctor.
- Adjust lifestyle or medications if needed.
- Schedule specialist appointments if required.
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