Life-Saving Tests You Should Get After 30

After the age of 30, people’s physical functions gradually go downhill and they face more illnesses while coping with the dual pressure from family and career. Therefore, from the age of 30 onwards, people need to start managing their health in a planned manner to prevent major diseases. Based on articles published in the UK’s Men’s Health and Women’s Health magazines and the US website Health Today, we recommend life-saving checkups you can’t afford not to do after age 30. Checkups that everyone should do 1. Body mass index checkup. A number of studies have found that weight gain is associated with a variety of diseases such as high blood pressure and cancer. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a convenient indicator for detecting obesity; BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is normal. Experts recommend at least once every three years to check, a period of time when the weight changes significantly, should be checked in time. 2, heart disease check. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women around the world. after the age of 30, you should pay close attention to changes in blood pressure. High blood pressure tends to increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. People with a history of heart disease or high blood pressure should pay more attention to heart disease screening. Experts recommend checking at least once every five years. Also, keep an eye on blood lipids. Studies have found that 55 percent of heart attack patients have normal LDL (bad cholesterol) levels. Therefore, even people with normal blood lipids should not be taken lightly. 3, diabetes check. Typical symptoms of diabetes are “three more and one less”: excessive urination, excessive drinking, excessive eating and emaciation (weight loss). Diabetes can lead to heart, eyes, feet, kidneys, nerves and other organ disease. Experts recommend checking your blood sugar once a year and seeking immediate medical attention if you notice typical symptoms of diabetes. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that exercising for 30 minutes a day, losing 5 per cent of your body weight, and eating more fruits and vegetables and other foods rich in dietary fiber can reduce the risk of diabetes by 58 per cent. 4, dental examination. Mayo Clinic Professor of Medicine Brent? Dr. Bauer said that there is a strong correlation between periodontal disease and heart disease. Because the bacteria inside the mouth that cause tooth decay and periodontal disease may enter the bloodstream and damage the inner layer of blood vessel walls or cause inflammation in the body, which can lead to heart disease. Experts recommend a comprehensive oral checkup every two years. 5. Colonoscopy. The incidence of bowel cancer is highest in people aged 50 and over. A number of studies have shown that colonoscopy should start at the age of 50, followed by screening every 10 years. 6. AIDS screening. AIDS has a relatively high mortality rate, so high-risk groups should be screened more often. Blood tests or oral swabs can detect HIV infection. Experts recommend that the average person check once every five years. In general, it is best for men to check once a year. Additional screening programs for men 7. Prostate cancer screening. Digital rectal examination or prostate antigen (PSA) test can measure the risk of prostate cancer. Experts suggest that men should be more concerned about prostate cancer risk after age 50. 8. Testicular cancer screening. If you have enlarged testicles, lumps inside and testicular pain, you should be concerned about testicular cancer. It is better to go to the hospital for blood, urine and other related tests. The American Cancer Society suggests that after the age of 30, men should check their testicles once a month. Additional checkup for women 9, HPV test. After the age of 30, women’s immunity begins to decline and they are more susceptible to HPV (human papillomavirus), which increases the risk of cervical cancer. Sexually active women are more likely to be infected with HPV, and experts suggest that if the HPV test is normal at age 30, it can be done every three years thereafter. 10. Mammograms. Breast cancer incidence and fatality rate will increase with age. In women aged 50-59, the chance of breast cancer is 2%; in women aged 60-69, the incidence of breast cancer is 3%. Experts recommend mammograms every two years. Women with a family history of breast cancer should be screened even earlier. If you find any abnormalities in the size and shape of your breasts, or if you find an unknown lump, you should seek immediate medical attention.