However, the concept of regular/ annual health check-ups for healthy individuals is increasing day by day. Precautionary healthcare is becoming a part of our routine as people are more educated and aware of their health. But, still, majority of the public and health care professionals are speculative regarding the degree if its utility and using these services in a cost-effective manner.
Many organizations, all around the world, have made regular health check- ups mandatory for their employees to ensure their workforce stays fit and healthy, working more efficiently and adding to the overall gains for the organization.
Here in this article, we focus on the various benefits of regular health check-ups and urge you to spare few hours from your daily routine to have a healthy and fit lifestyle.
Who need a regular full body health check-up?
As suggested by the professionals, EVERYBODY should see their doctors at regular intervals irrespective of age and health status. The working age group I.e. 30-60 years are more vulnerable to lifestyle diseases (like unhealthy lifestyle, lack of sleep, hereditary diseases). Therefore, these group of people should specifically get regularly full body tested including tests for diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, heart diseases etc.
Is regular full body health check-ups required for healthy individuals?
YES. Experts suggest a full body health check up every year for all individuals - healthy or unhealthy. However, few professionals suggest that in case of healthy individuals, selective approach can be recommended for diseases rather than full body health check- up on a yearly basis.
Benefits and Importance of regular full body health check-ups.
l “Prevention is Better than Cure”
Routine checkups of lifestyle diseases like
sugar and cholesterol helps us to know that the person is likely to get
diseases/ high cholesterol in future. This is because, if you are a borderline
case your doctor advises you to change your lifestyle and hence, preventing the
disease.
l Early Detection of Diseases
Regular health check-ups help us to know
the current status of our health. It diagnoses our chances of suffering from a
mild or a chronic disease which may not be symptomatic at present but is
slowing progressing to higher stage.
Thus, these tests help in determining the necessary measures that can be
taken at an earlier stage.
l Cost of Healthcare
You can’t enjoy wealth if you are not in
good health. People always feel that routine health packages are very
expensive. They feel that why to spend so much of money for getting tested if
you are perfectly fine. But instead, on a greater aspect these frequent checkups
will actually save our money in the long run. Regular health check-ups reduced
the risk of future surgeries and chronic medical conditions.
l Awareness
Health is like money. We never have a true
idea of its value until we lose it. Regular health check-ups keep us aware of
all the good as well as bad habits we have doing in daily routine and hence,
helps us to improve our lifestyle.
l Happiness is the highest form of health
We all have to agree that if the test
results are positive or good, we feel much happier, content and it motivates us
to further maintain a healthy lifestyle. It boosts our morale to adapt to healthier
lifestyle and cleanse our body.
After taking a note of all the above said points we know that preventive healthcare is not a choice but a requirement. Regular tests help us in lot of ways for a healthy living. However, though necessary, medical check-ups alone cannot be responsible for good health. A doctor or regular tests alone cannot help a person to lead a healthy living. You need to inculcate all the good habits in your schedule along with regular full body health check-ups to fight against harmful diseases and various health conditions.
Dr Megha Gupta,
Consultant Pathologist
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