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Get a health check to cope with chronic disease risks.

   



 Chronic non-communicable diseases are not caused by germs and cannot be spread from person to person, but are diseases caused by habits or careless lifestyle behaviors that accumulate over time, which will affect the development of the disease. You cannot have chronic contact without realizing it. If care is not received correctly and in time, it will have a huge impact on the patient's life.


Chronic non-communicable disease groups, for example

- Diseases of the cardiovascular system, such as high blood pressure Coronary heart disease

- Stroke

- Diabetes

- Various cancers

- Chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema

- Chronic kidney disease

- Abdominal obesity

- Cirrhosis

- Dementia



Who should get a health check for chronic diseases?

- People aged 40 years and over

- People with a family history of chronic disease

- People who are overweight or obese

- People with risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol 

- People with congenital diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.


What is a health check for chronic diseases?

Chronic disease health screenings are a way to track and manage chronic conditions. This is because chronic diseases often come with a higher risk of complications.

- General physical examination by a specialized doctor

- Blood pressure measurement

- Blood test

- Urine test

- Measure blood sugar levels

- Check eyes and feet

  The frequency of chronic health checkups depends on the existing condition. In general, chronic health screenings should be performed at least once a year or more often as recommended by your doctor.




Caring for people at risk of chronic disease

- Recommend lifestyle changes that are suitable for different people. according to individual risk factors such as gender, age, and occupation

-Change your diet by emphasizing nutritious foods from all 5 food groups, vegetables and fruits, and avoiding extremely sweet, salty, oily, and grilled foods.

- Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes/time, 5 times a week.

- Refrain from drinking alcohol or smoking.

-Get enough rest and don't be too stressed.

- Take medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not buy medicine to take yourself without consulting a doctor.

-Regular annual health examinations. It will help you find the disease and provide timely treatment. Including protection against risks that will occur in the future.


Resources

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