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once or twice a year chickup at least and go to see the doctor
Actually it varies from patient to patient. If I consider a normal human being for regular medical checkup then , According to American medical association every individual( 18 y -40 years ) should go for periodic medical checkup every 5 year interval and above 40 years should go for checkup 1-3 years interval based on their health condition.
Though Previously American Medical Association recommend everyone go for annual medical checkup.
There are several Types of Check up includes ,
1. Preventive care
- Primary prevention like , Immunization against certain diseases ( measles )
- Secondary prevention , Includes reducing risk factor for that regular checkup of blood pressure , sugar level , cholesterol level .
-Tertiary prevention includes management of Heart disease.
2. Doctor might suggest for different screening test including blood pressure reading , pap test for screening cervical cancer.
-If there is any specific reason doctor might recommend, ECG, Routine Urine analysis , screening for prostate and ovarian cancer .
If anyone wants to know further information regarding medical checkup , I will recommend them to explore following reference
- American Academy of Family Physicians. Summary of AAFP recommendations for periodic health examinations. 2001. Summary of AAFP recommendations for periodic health examinations.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics. 2001. National Center for Health Statistics.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services
