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Blood Pressure Check: A large proportion of people over 20 years of age are not undergoing regular blood pressure check-up. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) can go undetected for years, damaging the tissues and vital organs. It is one of the leading causes of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and premature death. Hypertension can be detected by measuring blood pressure. Nearly a third of people who have high blood pressure don't even know it, which is why it is a good idea to measure blood pressure on a regular basis.
Cholesterol: Cholesterol is naturally present in the body and is an essential substance. It is only when levels of Cholesterol rise in blood that it becomes harmful for the body, leading to Angina and Heart Attacks. High Cholesterol can also lead to Stroke and may cause damage to the blood vessels of the legs. Periodic screening for high blood cholesterol is advised for all men ages 35-65 and women ages 45-65. Older persons with major coronary heart disease risk factors (smoking, hypertension, diabetes), who are otherwise healthy, may be likely to benefit from screening. Screening is important when cholesterol levels are increasing (e.g. middle-aged men, peri-menopausal women and persons who have gained weight).
Tobacco use: Tobacco use accounts for approximately 2 in every 5 deaths in India and is the single most important preventable cause of disease and death. Its use is a major risk factor for diseases of the blood vessels and heart, cancers of the lung, larynx, pharynx, mouth, esophagus, pancreases and bladder. Cigarettes account for 21% of all deaths from coronary heart disease, 87% of lung cancer deaths and 82% of all deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Smoking during pregnancy accounts for 10% of all infant deaths.
Weight Control & Exercise: Regular physical activity has been shown to afford protection against a number of chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, depression and anxiety. Inactive people are more likely than active people to develop coronary heart disease. Even moderate physical activity can have significant health benefits. Among inactive people, even small increases in activity can produce measurable health benefits.
Fruit & Vegetable consumption: Diet is one of the most significant controllable risk factors impacting long-term health. Diets that include a higher proportion of fruits, vegetables, and grains are associated with numerous health benefits, including a decreased risk for some types of cancer. Consumption of fruits, vegetables and grains are associated with lower rates of cancer of the colon, breast, lung, oral cavity, larynx, esophagus, stomach, bladder, cervix and pancreas.
Alcohol use: Alcohol has a dramatic and widespread impact on many aspects of socioeconomic life. Alcohol is involved in about 50% of all motor vehicle and unintentional injury deaths. Alcohol is the primary factor in cirrhosis of the lever.
Women's Health: Screening procedures for early detection of breast and cervical cancer, such as mammography and PAP smears, are extremely important for women to have on a regular basis.
- Clinical Breast Examination: Women over 39 years of age should have a clinical breast exam annually to rule out breast cancer.
- Mammographic Examination: Women 40 and older should have annual mammography examinations for ruling out breast cancer.
- PAP Testing: All women should receive annual PAP smears beginning at the onset of sexual activity or at age 18, whichever happens first.
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