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Are you taking the right health tests for your age?
It’s common for people to put off health tests until they are either sick or much older. But this should not be the case as there are various conditions that can harm our health as early as in our 20s.
The problem most people have is that navigating through all the different health tests available can be confusing and tedious. What tests do I need to take? When do I need to take them? We’ve consulted with a medical expert and created a quick guide below to help answer these questions. Remember, these are just key tests that are important for most Filipinos, but it’s still important to consult with a doctor to find out what works best for you.
20s and 30s
| What needs to be tested? | By Whom? | Frequency |
| Blood Pressure | By yourself or a General Practitioner | Once a year |
| Cholesterol and Glucose Levels | General Practitioner | As instructed by your doctor |
| Dental Check and Cleaning | Dentist | As instructed by your dentist |
| STI Screenings | General Practitioner | Depending on how sexually active you are |
| Healthy Weight Assessments (BMI) | General Practitioner | At least every 2 years |
| For Males: Testes Examination | Yourself or by a General Practitioner, if required | Regularly, once every 4 weeks |
| For Females: Pap Tests and Pelvic Exams | General Practitioner and OB Gyne | At least once for 21 years old and above Once a year for those who have a family history or are sexually active |
40s
People in this age group are recommended to take all the testsfor 20s and 30s and these additional tests:
| What needs to be tested? | By Whom? | Frequency |
| Eye Check | Ophthalmologist or Optometrist | At least every 2 years |
| Breast Checks | yourself or General Practitioner, if mammogram is required | 7 days before and 7 days after menstruation |
| Prostate Checks | General Practitioner | Once a year for those who have a family history of prostate diseases such as prostate cancer |
50s and above
People in this age group are recommended to take all the previously listed tests and these additional tests:
| What needs to be tested? | By Whom? | Frequency |
| Breast Checks and Mammogram | Yourself or General Practitioner | Regular self checks and a mammogram every 2 years |
| Bone Density Scan | Radiology Specialist | As instructed by your doctor, depending on your risk factors |
| Hearing Assessment | Audiologist, arranged by your General Practitioner | If you have symptoms |
| Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) | Yourself with some help from the pathology lab | Only when needed |
| Colonoscopy | Gastroenterologists | At least once Once every 5 years for those who have a family history of colon diseases such as colon cancer |
Make sure to consult your doctor to know your family history, various risk
factors, and lifestyle habits that might increase the frequency of certain tests that
you should take.
For vaccinations, here’s what is recommended for everyone. However, the schedule
and availability is subject to the advice of your respective doctors.
| At Birth | BCG, HEPA-B (3 doses at ages 0, 1 month, and 6 months old) |
| 6, 10, and 14 Weeks Old | PentaHib, OPV, PCV, Rota Virus (2-3 doses, which should be complete before 6 months) |
| 9 Months Old | Measles |
| 1 Year Old | MMR Booster |
| Yearly As Early As 9 Months Old | Influenza |
| Above 1 Year Old | HPV (starting at 9 years old), Vitamin A, Varicella, JAP vaccine, Typhoid |
When it comes to health, prevention is always better than a cure. That’s why it cannot be stressed enough how crucial these tests are when caring for our health. It’s important to find the right health package so that you, as an employer, can make these laboratory and diagnostic tests available for your employees.
We at Maria Health, the first online health aggregator in the country, can help you future-proof the health of your employees by providing you the best options for them. Diagnostic care is available both in prepaid and business plans.
We have partnered with some of the leading health maintenance organizations in the country to bring an accessible and affordable way for you to find tailor-fit health packages. Our website provides you access to real time assistance, non biased advice, an instant proposal system and a simplified sign up process convenient to businesses that is available on any device, anytime, anywhere.
So shop for healthcare now! Contact our team to get the perfect plan fit to your needs by signing up at mariahealth.ph
