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Every human being is very much concerned about their daily usages like Vehicles, electronic appliances etc., but when it comes to their health, it is usually neglected presuming that their health is in perfect condition. But repent after serious illness has occurred which is already too late.
Our body is a complicated live machine. To make this machine work perfectly, many parts & systems of body should work with co-ordination. From the time of birth, due to continuous working and change of life styles, external influences, certain changes takes place in this machine. Whenever we notice the changes in the smooth functioning of this system, it should be rectified immediately.
After attaining certain age, everyone has to take care of their health by conducting regular tests & checkups to assess the health condition. As the saying goes, "prevention is better than cure" we can take good care of our health if the problem is identified before hand.
We tend to spend huge amounts for our daily appliances but when it comes to our health, we think that it's a waste of money and we blindly assume that our health is perfect. At this juncture everyone should observe that the change in the life style has a lot of impact on our health like increase in Blood pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Obesity etc. No significant symptoms will be noticed at the initial stage and that is why these are neglected. But due to the effect of these disorders, serious diseases like, heart attacks, Paralysis are developing. To avoid these complications, health checkups are playing major role.
In some countries, health checkups are mandatory, but in many of the countries, these health checkups are being neglected. Every body has to checkup their health in regular intervals like once in a year and assess the health condition so that precautions can be taken to avoid the disorders and good health can be maintained.
The following tests are to be conducted once in a year
1. BMI: - Obesity & over weight are the main cause for the development of many diseases. Change of dietary habits and lack of physical exercise leading to obesity. The BMI should be counted regularly and see that it is in the required range.
