Health screenings are an important tool to help ensure a good quality of life. Even if you feel perfectly fine, the unfortunate news is that underlying health conditions may not produce any signs or symptoms until the illness gets more severe. This is especially true for chronic conditions as well as hereditary conditions.
Regular screening ensures that you catch these conditions early, which allows you to make healthier lifestyle changes or work with a medical professional to manage the issue. Early intervention reduces the chances of illnesses turning for the worse, so that you can stay in the pink of health!
Not sure what health screenings you should go for? Here are our recommendations, tailored to your age and gender.
What should you screen for?
20 – 30 years old
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.
Cholesterol
- Lipid profile test once every 3 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
30 – 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.
Kidney and Liver Function
- Blood sample tests to evaluate kidneys and liver function once every 2 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
Ovarian Cancer Markers (for women)
- Blood sample test to help early detection of ovarian cancer, once every 3 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
Prostate Cancer Markers (for men)
- Blood sample test to help early detection of prostate cancer, 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.
Kidney and Liver Function
- Blood sample tests to evaluate kidneys and liver function once every 2 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
Thyroid Function
- Blood sample test to evaluate thyroid gland function that regulates the body’s metabolic rate, brain development, and bone maintenance once every 2 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
Ovarian Cancer Markers (for women)
- Blood sample test to help early detection of ovarian cancer, once every 3 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
Prostate Cancer Markers (for men)
- Blood sample test to help early detection of prostate cancer, once every 3 years. Increase frequency if advised by your doctor.
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.
Get started on your health screening with us. We have both in-clinic and home-based screening packages, to make screening more convenient for you. If you’re not sure of what package is most appropriate for you, you can also consult a doctor anytime on the DA app before making your booking.
