Why is it important?

Regular health checks can help with early detection, which can often be life changing. If you find something early on, it’s also easier to treat it. The power lies in the awareness of your health, so make sure to keep track of it with regular health checks.

What do you screen?

There are many diseases you can screen for. These do however depend on your health history and your doctor's advice. Some types of screening include:

• Blood pressure
• Body mass index (BMI)
• Cancer screenings
• Skin
• Breast (women)
• Cervical (women)
• Testicular and prostate (men)

Take charge of your health. To help build a healthy community around you, you may want to encourage others to make an appointment for a check-up or health screening too- you can do this by simply sharing this article with someone you care about.