Health screenings are an important tool to help ensure a good quality of life. Even if you feel perfectly healthy, regular health screenings are important as symptoms may not be evident until it is too late. This is especially true for chronic conditions, which are caused by a variety of unhealthy lifestyle behaviours.
Regular screening improves the chances of early detection and intervention, so that you can stay in the pink of health!
What should you screen for?
18 years and Above
Obesity
- Body Mass Index (BMI) test once a year.
High Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure measurement once every 2 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
Diabetes
- Fasting blood glucose test once every 3 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
40 years and Above
Obesity
- Body Mass Index (BMI) test once a year.
High Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure measurement once every 2 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
Diabetes
- Fasting blood glucose test once every 3 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
High Blood Cholesterol
- Lipid profile test once every 3 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
50 years and Above
Obesity
- Body Mass Index (BMI) test once a year.
High Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure measurement once every 2 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor
Diabetes
- Fasting blood glucose test once every 3 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
High Blood Cholesterol
- Lipid profile test once every 3 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
Colorectal Cancer
This is the number one cancer in Singapore. As this cancer usually begins as a non-cancerous polyp or growth in the colon or rectum, hence early detection is possible with regular screenings.
- Faecal immunochemical test once a year, OR
- Colonoscopy, which should be done at an interval of no more than once every five to 10 years.
Additional tests for women
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer in Singaporean women, but can be effectively treated with early detection. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common virus and some strains may infect the cervix.
- 25-29 years old: Pap smear test once every three years.
- 30 years old and above: HPV test once every five years.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Singaporean women. It is recommended that women undergo mammogram examination and monthly breast self-examination so that you can detect any changes in your breasts.
- Breast self-examination every month.
- 50 years old and above: Mammogram once every two years.
Subsidised Health Screenings for Singaporeans & PR
If you are worried about the costs involved in the screening that needs to be done at a clinic, you’ll be assured to know that screening can be as low as $5. Eligible Singapore citizens and permanent residents can enjoy subsidised screening fees at any of the CHAS-approved DA Clinic outlets islandwide.
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