subject: Health Screening in Ireland and Taking an Online Health Check [print this page] There are a number of tests and consultations involved in a health screen session. The exact number will depend on the provider you choose and the level of health screen you opt for (Standard or Executive), plus any optional tests you may request. Here's a quick summary of what you can expect.
The Standard Health Screening may include:
Height, weight and body mass index
Blood pressure measurement and evaluation
Cholesterol test
Urinalysis, including glucose and protein
The Executive Health Screening may include the following extra tests:
Resting ECG
Vision screen
Audiometry
Bloods
Spirometry
Faecal Occult Blood (bowel cancer test - if indicated by family/recent test)
Digital rectal examination if indicated for prostate cancer
Aviva have more details on health screening in Ireland.
The Aviva online health check will give you a quick snap shot and a full report on the current state on your general and cardiovascular health. You'll also get tips on how to take greater control of your own health going forward.
If you're feeling stressed you can take the optional stress test which will assess your current stress levels and give you action points on how to manage your stress.
But we don't stop there. This pioneering health check has now been extended to include an optional assessment of your risk of the following cancers: lung cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and prostate cancer.
Aviva's unique Q Score system gives you a snapshot of the current state of your heart disease risk and basically puts you in a queue of 100 people the same age, race and gender as you. The goal is to be as near to 100 as possible because being nearer to 100 means you're less likely to visit a doctor with a heart condition.
The online health check is packed full of information for you to find out including:
Your Optimum Q Score where you could be by making some small changes to your lifestyle
The main lifestyle factors which contribute to your current health status
The potential affect your family health history could have on your own health
Your Body Mass Index
How your overall health is affected by your blood pressure and cholesterol levels
And most importantly! Recommendations on the actions you can take to becoming a brand new you!
