The therapist spoke about the impact of regular check-ups on human health

Timely diagnosis of diseases can significantly reduce treatment costs, as opposed to dealing with already advanced conditions. Why preventive medicine is becoming an important economic trend and how it helps not only save money, but also improve the quality of life, a general practitioner, head of medical products at the marketplace, told Izvestia on November 9. budu.ru Evgeny Alyoshechkin.

He clarified that a checkup is usually referred to as a set of screening tests that can be used to diagnose diseases or conditions. Their early detection allows for less traumatic and costly treatment.

"For each such screening, the effectiveness has been calculated and there is a certain degree of confidence that regular screening for this profile can reduce mortality or improve the quality of life," the doctor explained.

The expert gave an example of treatment of the consequences of a myocardial infarction, which can cost a patient from 500 thousand to several million rubles, while early detection of the disease or its prevention during the prevention process avoids such costs. This is especially true for oncological diseases, when treatment at a late stage requires even more serious financial investments.

Alyoshechkin also drew attention to the fact that preventive medicine has a cumulative effect on the entire healthcare system. Healthy people are less likely to need medical care, which reduces the burden on doctors and allows them to allocate limited resources more efficiently, helping those who would otherwise be left without the necessary treatment.

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"You need to start taking care of your health at a young age. Most screening examinations are suitable for people over the age of 18. The frequency of most examinations is usually once a year, but for some it is even rarer — once every three years," the specialist said.

He stated that a checkup is not just a set of analyses, but carefully selected studies for a specific age group and gender. The doctor recommends discussing a personal examination plan with a healthcare professional, but there are also universal recommendations for everyone.

For example, for women over the age of 40, it is recommended to have a mammogram every two years. Men and women over the age of 45 should be screened for colorectal cancer. For all adults, blood pressure should be checked annually and the 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease should be assessed. In addition, it is necessary to undergo regular screening for depression and anxiety disorders.

After the age of 70, most screenings lose their effectiveness and the approach to examinations should be individual. However, regular check-up helps to build a long-term health management strategy, providing the patient with a high standard of living for many years to come, concluded Alyoshechkin.

On October 17, doctor Zheng Xuezhi told how to strengthen the body's defenses and survive the cold season without illness. He recommended eating pears, porcini mushrooms, grapes, pomegranates and hawthorn. They help to cope with the dryness of the skin and throat, typical of this season. The diet should include proteins (fish, eggs, legumes) and foods rich in vitamin C and zinc (kiwis, nuts, dates).

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