How often do you check-up?

A preventive check-up aids in the early detection of serious diseases, and it is estimated that a systematic check-up can save up to 5 years of life. The goal of asymptomatic (symptom-free) adults’ periodic screening is to prevent morbidity and mortality by identifying risk factors, early clinical signs, and symptoms of treatable disease. Periodic screening has been a fundamental medical practice for decades and is one of the most common reasons for medical visits.

When it comes to how frequently the screening should be performed, most medical associations recommend an annual screening. However, the American Medical Association (AMA), as well as other authoritative medical organizations, have recently begun recommending less frequent screening intervals based on age. Thus, the recommendation for regular checkups in healthy adults is:

Most people under the age of 40 are free of conditions that could be diagnosed solely through clinical medical examination. In this age group, health problems manifest with specific symptoms, prompting the patient to seek medical attention. Preventive examinations should be monitored in the following areas:

Laboratory Tests: There are no recommendations for which paraclinical tests should be included in a checkup. However, it should include all tests that will reliably check the overall state of health, particularly vital organs. Among these are: