The silent threat of neglecting the health check
Hard working body is like an engine that needs maintenance with various factors that negatively affect the human body, age, heredity, environmental problems air pollution, food, various chemicals that are used in daily life both directly and indirectly or even what we overlook is stress from work, study and daily life. our body where we may not be able to set up or sometimes we may ignore small symptoms. until it may lead to serious illness If we ignore it Because the cars we drive and use still have a schedule and a list of maintenance items every year in the hope that it will take us to drive safely for a long time. Then our body that works hard. should receive a health checkup to take care of our bodies to always be healthy For a long and happy life for you and your loved ones.
Annual health check-up are important because, in addition to being able to screen for preliminary health problems according to our current risk factors. Can also tell us about the warning signs Physical abnormalities that may occur in the future When we can detect abnormalities early able to know how to treat more efficiently and quickly And reduce the risk factors that will cause the disease and in order to prevent the development of complications of various diseases that will lead to serious diseases. Which negatively affects the body and causes a long healing process for that disease.
Common health problems caused by neglecting health checks, such as hyperlipidemia which is one of the causal factors that lead to cardiovascular disease two other important factors that cause cardiovascular disease are high blood pressure and diabetes although all 3 factors has the potential and cause of cardiovascular disease. But Thai people give the least importance and neglect the care of hyperlipidemia. because there is a belief that if this problem is detected It can be corrected by diet control. and exercise Causing to neglect to see a doctor and to find out how to take care of the body properly.
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Apichart Sukonthasan, President of the Hypertension Society of Thailand Discussed the reason why Thai people neglect the high blood lipid condition that "The reason is that the concept of hyperlipidemia must be treated. It just happened in the past 10 years, making the past. Protection policy cardiovascular disease therefore focusing on the prevention of high blood pressure therefore, we need to create health literacy or health literacy to correct this misunderstanding. Doctors need to explain to patients. and see the benefits of taking drugs to control fat because the treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases or NCD requires time and cooperation from patients in continuous treatment. The way of life of modern people today As a result, hyperlipidemia is found in younger people. Previously, it was found that the elderly were at risk for hyperlipidemia.
Nowadays, there are various health check-up programs that people can choose to receive services from various health institutions. Health check-ups can be divided by gender and age. It is advisable to receive regular visits every 1 year. annual health check-up It's just a preliminary screening for health problems. Although the results show that we do not have any health problems. But always paying attention and maintaining good health It is also very important. Starting from eating useful food. get enough rest and keep exercising along with observing the body or various symptoms regularly If even the slightest change occurs, make an appointment with a medical professional. to prepare to prevent problems that may occur in the future.