Life cycle health checkup is a national health checkup. Depending on whether the year of birth is odd or even, it is received every two years. The National Health Insurance Corporation sends a health checkup card to the corresponding person every year. The checkup table also includes checkup centers near your residence, so you can conveniently make a reservation. Health check-up items are different according to age. Let’s take a look at the examinations conducted by the country for each age (free) and the paid examinations that are good to receive additionally (marked in red).
1. 20’s
I think I’m at a healthy age, but it’s good to do a health checkup without missing it. This is because it is easy to lose health due to drinking, fast food, and excessive dieting.
<Recommended checkup items>
– Cervical cancer screening (every 2 years) 생애주기별 건강검진
– Depression screening (every 10 years)
– Vaccination check
– Ovarian function test 좋은뉴스
2. 30’s
It’s the busiest time of the year as you start a family and get a promotion at work. Be aware that lack of exercise or stress can harm your health.
<Recommended checkup items>
– Blood pressure, blood sugar
– Lipid (cholesterol) test
– Diabetes test
3. 40’s
It is the time when chronic diseases occur as aging begins. Occasionally he gets sick and ends up in the hospital. At this time, depending on how you manage your health, your life in old age can be influenced.
<Recommended checkup items>
– Gastroscopy (every 2 years)
– Liver cancer screening (hepatitis high risk group/every 6 months)
– Hepatitis B test
– Breast cancer examination (every 2 years), breast ultrasound
4. 50’s
Women begin menopause, and their knees, teeth, and eyesight begin to weaken. It’s time to prepare for old age and pay more attention to your health.
<Recommended checkup items>
– Bone density test (female) and vitamin D level test
– Lung cancer screening (high-risk group)
– Stool examination (every year): Colonoscopy in case of abnormal findings
– Ovarian cancer test
5. Over 60
The risk of dementia and falls is increasing, and it is time to pay attention to brain health. You should make regular exercise a part of your life and regularly check the health of your kidneys, heart, and brain.
<Recommended checkup items>
– Carotid artery ultrasound
– Heart CT
– Cerebrovascular MRI
– Cognitive function test
– Elderly physical function test (fall risk assessment)
– Eyes (fundus examination)
As the age increases, the number of checkup items increases, but the national checkup alone cannot solve all checkups. In some cases, it is good to have the necessary inspection even at an additional cost. The earlier the disease is detected, the easier it is to treat. Don’t be vigilant saying that you are healthy now, and make sure to get a health checkup.