3 Things Everything your health checkup should include
May 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, health reporter Anonna Dutt from The Indian Express shares her expert insights on essential health check-ups. She highlights crucial tests everyone should undergo, delineates frequency recommendations tailored to specific age groups, and stresses the importance of proactive health management. Anonna also discusses vaccinations for the elderly and dispels myths about good test results leading to complacency. Tune in for a comprehensive guide to taking charge of your health!
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Start Screenings Early
- Men should start health screenings by age 25 due to rising early heart attacks. Women can generally start around age 30 for regular checkups.
Key Tests to Monitor
- Get blood pressure, blood glucose (HbA1c), and cholesterol tests regularly. These are key to identifying risks for heart attack and stroke early on.
Younger Heart Attacks Are Deadlier
- Indians tend to have heart attacks about a decade earlier than Westerners. Younger heart attacks carry higher risk of mortality due to lack of protective blood vessel development.