Doctors and health experts emphasize the importance of regularly assessing risk factors for various medical conditions to prevent chronic or life-threatening diseases. But how often and how often should you have regular checkups?
Recommendations regarding the frequency of regular checkups depend on your age, risk factors, and current health status.
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Generally, according to Healthline, it is recommended to have regular checkups with your doctor as follows:
• Every one to three years, if you are under 45 and in good health.
• Once a year, once you reach 45.
• If you suffer from a chronic condition, such as diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you should visit your doctor more frequently, regardless of age.
In addition to general checkups that include gender, such as lifestyle assessments, blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, and allergies, there are gender-specific tests.
Health Screening for Women
Additional screening tests for women include:
• Mammogram to screen for breast cancer, between ages 50 and 74.
• Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer, between ages 21 and 65.
• Cholesterol screening, starting at age 45.
• Osteoporosis screening, starting at age 65.
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Health Screening for Men
Additional screening tests for men include:
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, between ages 65 and 75, with a history of smoking.
• Prostate screening is not usually recommended, but your doctor may decide it is necessary starting at age 50.
• Cholesterol screening for men starting at age 35.
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