To know about the diseases developing in the body, just get these 10 important medical tests done once a year.

Preventive Health Checkups: World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April, the main objective of which is to make people aware about health at the global level and to understand the importance of screening tests for timely identification of diseases. Due to today’s hectic life, stress and spoiled eating habits, diseases gradually start entering the body, which are often detected only when the situation becomes serious.

increased risk of diseases

Nowadays, people are becoming victims of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart diseases at an early age. According to the information, about 20 percent of adults in India are suffering from high BP but they are not even aware of it. Similarly, fatal diseases like prediabetes, kidney disease and cancer keep growing in the body without any specific symptoms. Therefore, health experts recommend that all adults should get a full body checkup done at least once a year.

Those 10 health tests which are necessary every year

Blood pressure (BP) check

High BP is called a silent killer because its initial symptoms are not visible but it can cause heart attack and stroke.

blood sugar test

The number of diabetes patients in India has crossed 10 crores. It is mandatory to undergo fasting and post-lunch sugar test once a year.

cholesterol test

Cholesterol is also increasing among the youth due to wrong eating habits. Testing HDL, LDL and triglycerides helps prevent heart diseases.

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Kidney Function Test (KFT)

This test is very important to detect kidney diseases at an early stage so that treatment can be started in time.

Liver Function Test (LFT)

Liver is the main detoxification organ of the body. This test detects damage caused to the liver due to viral infection and poor diet.

Thyroid Profile Test

It is important to get TSH, T3 and T4 tests done for sudden changes in weight, fatigue and mental health, especially for women.

Vitamins and Minerals

Deficiency of Vitamin D, B12 and iron can lead to anemia and bone weakness, so it is important to check them annually.

teeth and eye examination

Ignoring vision problems and dental cavities can affect the health of the entire body.

examination of the digestive system

If there is a problem of gas or indigestion, stomach diseases can be detected through ultrasound or colonoscopy.

BMI and weight

Being overweight or underweight is an invitation to many diseases. You can keep your health under control by getting your BMI checked annually.

This World Health Day, resolve to prioritize your health and ensure a healthy future through regular checkups.