Why is it important for everyone to get health screenings?

Health screening is the use of tests, physical exams, and other methods to find diseases early in people who seem to be in good health.

Why is it important for everyone to get health screenings?
What does health screening mean?

Health screening is the use of tests, physical exams, and other methods to find diseases early in people who seem to be in good health.

Who is getting screened for health?

Everyone should get regular health checks because they can find diseases in people who don’t have any symptoms or signs of them.

What’s the difference between health screening and the tests my doctor gives me when I’m sick or hurt?
Health screening is different from diagnostic tests, which are done when someone already has signs and/or symptoms of a disease. Diagnostic tests are done when someone already has signs and/or symptoms of a disease.

Why is it important to get a health check? What’s the point of getting a health check?

Health screening can tell you if you are at a high risk for getting sick or if you already have a disease, even if you feel fine and don’t show any signs of illness. If the condition is found early, treated, and kept under good control, it can lead to better outcomes and a lower chance of serious complications. If someone is at a high risk, making changes to how they live may be enough to lower their chance. This is why it’s important to get checked out even if you feel fine.

What kinds of tests should I get to check my health?

The Screening Test Review Committee, which is made up of people from the Health Promotion Board and the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, sorts the different kinds of screening tests into groups based on the following:

Type 1: It’s good for everyone  shows a list of these tests.

Type 2: Good for some people but not others: to be made on a “individual” level, taking into account things like your personal or family background of genetic or long-term diseases, as well as your exposure to things that can cause disease, like smoking.

Type 3: These tests should not be used for screening because there is not enough information to support their use at this time.

1. The Screening Test Review Committee’s report. The Academy of Medicine in Singapore in February 2011.
Talking to your family doctor is the best thing to do. Based on your health, he or she will tell you which screening tests are right for you.

Where do I go to get checked out?

A lot of private medical clinics, like the Skylab collection centers across the Kerala, offer health screenings. To find a clinic, click here.  https://www.skylabclinic.com/