Question

Review in your textbook, online resources such as websites, and journals the information on all the Monthly and Yearly Examinations. Your Discussion Posting must be cited.

Discuss the types of monthly and yearly examinations that need to be assessed on males and females. In your discussion, describe why these exams need to be performed. Include in your discussion what factors influence how soon, and when these tests need to be performed?

Answer 1

Regular health checkup can identify any early signs of health issues. Finding problem early means that your chances for effective treatment is increased.

Many factors such as age, health, family history and lifestyle choices impact on how often you need check ups.

WHY REGULAR HEALTH CHECKS ARE IMPORTANT

Visit doctor regularly to

• Check for current or emerging medical problems
• Assess the risk of future medical issues
• Prompt you to maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Update vaccinations

REGULAR HEALTHCHECKS FOR ADULTS

1. Health checks for the heart

• Blood pressure
• Blood tests
• Electrocardiogram
• Obesity tests

2. Health checks for diabetes

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes includes

• Family history of diabetes
• Prediabetes
• Age over 45 years
• Overweight or obesity
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Inactive lifestyle
• History of angina, stroke
• In woman history of polycystic ovarian syndrome

3. Health checkup for bowel cancer

The fecal occult blood test uses chemicals to check a bowel motion sample for blood which may be a sign of bowel cancer. If you are over 50, you should have the test once in every 2 years

4. Health checks for eye conditions

Eyesight tends to deteoriate with age. People older than 65 years should have an annual examination frequent testing should done for those with certain risks

5.Health checkup for the bones

Advancing age is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis in both men and women. Bone density helps to determine the health of the bones. People over the age of 50 should be assessed for the need to have a bone density test.

HEALTH CHECKS FOR WOMAN

1. Breast cancer screening

It is recommended that woman between the ages of 50-69 attend the breast screen Australia program every 2 years for screening mammograms.

2. Cervical screening test

The Pap test has been replaced with a new cervical screening test every 5 years. The CST is safe, accurate and defects human papilloma virus infection, the main cause of cervical cancer

3. STI screening

If you are sexually active, you should get tested for chlamydia every year between ages 15 and 29 using a simple urine test

4. Pregnancy

You should have a general checkup before pregnancy to discuss any health risks during pregnancy.

HEALTH CHECKS FOR MEN

Health checks for prostate cancer

Discuss testing with the doctor. It is not recommended that all men are routinely tested for prostate cancer.need to consider the benefits ,risks and uncertainties of testing.