Know Your Numbers: Why Regular Health Screening Matters
High blood pressure and diabetes often have no symptoms. A simple check can find them early.
Many people feel well and assume they are healthy. Yet high blood pressure and diabetes often cause no symptoms for years, while slowly damaging the heart, kidneys, eyes and blood vessels.
The good news is that simple, quick tests can find these conditions early:
- Blood pressure - measured with a cuff on your arm in a few minutes.
- Blood sugar - a small finger-prick test.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) - calculated from your weight and height.
Adults should have their blood pressure checked regularly, and more often if they have a family history of heart disease or diabetes, are overweight, or are older. If a result is high, a health worker can advise on lifestyle changes and refer you for treatment.
Look out for TAF-DCR free screening days in your community, or ask at your nearest health facility.
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