Health check-up is important for everyone, specially after 30s every one should go for a few medical check-ups every year. Getting regular check-ups could reduce hospital time down the track. Here are the must-do health checks for men and women of all ages.
Men Essentials
30s
Every year: Dental check-up, skin cancer check.
Every two years: BMI test, blood pressure, cholesterol.
Other: Eye check, STD, fertility check, colorectal cancer screening (if high risk).
40s
Every year: Dental check-up, skin cancer check.
Every two years: BMI test, blood pressure, cholesterol, colorectal and prostate screening (if high risk).
Every three years: Type 2 diabetes test.
Other: Eye check, osteoporosis, stroke risk.
50s + 60s
Every year: Dental check-up, skin cancer check.
Every two years: BMI test, blood pressure, cholesterol, colorectal and prostate screening.
Every three years: Type 2 diabetes test.
Other: Eye check, hearing test, osteoporosis, stroke risk, kidney disease, full health check including blood tests.
Women’s Essentials
30s
Every year: Dental check-up, skin cancer check.
Every two years: Pap smear, BMI test, blood pressure, cholesterol.
Other: Eye check, STD, fertility check, colorectal cancer screening (if high risk), regular self-checks on breasts.
40s
Every year: Dental check-up, skin cancer check.
Every two years: Pap smear, BMI test, blood pressure, cholesterol, mammogram/ultrasound, colorectal cancer screening (if high risk).
Every three years: Type 2 diabetes test.
Other: Eye check, osteoporosis, stroke risk. 50s + 60s
Every year: Dental check-up, skin cancer check.
Every two years: Pap smear, BMI test, blood pressure, cholesterol, mammogram/ultrasound, colorectal cancer screening.
Every three years: Type 2 diabetes test.
Other: Eye check, hearing test, osteoporosis, stroke risk, kidney disease, full health check including blood tests.
