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the importance of regular health checkups

12/14/2021

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Many people only visit their doctors when they are unwell. An online survey conducted in 2019 found that 22% of Americans avoid medical care, including doctor visits, annual visits, and screenings, due to high healthcare costs. If you've had negative experiences with the healthcare system and are worried about receiving bad healthcare, you can enlist the help of medical malpractice attorneys.

Going for regular health checkups may save money in the long run by helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle and catching chronic conditions early on.
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prevention

Early detection and treatment of chronic conditions can make a world of difference in many illnesses, such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and chronic disease. Some health issues cause no symptoms or vague symptoms that you may choose to endure rather than go into the doctor.

​Did you know you can prevent some accidents at home by having a home inspection?

maintenance

It's easy to get caught up in a work-eat-sleep routine that ignores regular exercise and a healthy diet. Sometimes all you need to hear to prompt change is for someone (like your doctor) to tell you how important it is that you eat well and move more. Your doctor can help identify if your bad habits, like drinking or smoking, or health challenges like insomnia, are due to stress or something more sinister. 

family history

If you have a history of health problems in your family, regular health checkups are even more important. Whether your parents or grandparents live with heart disease or diabetes, or you have a genetic risk of cancer or another disease, it is important to see your doctor regularly to manage your risk factors.

vaccinations

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When you see your doctor, they will check your health record to make sure you are up to date on screenings, tests, or vaccinations you may need. These tests depend on your medical history, age, sex, and known health issues and may include blood tests, procedures like a mammogram or colonoscopy, or vaccines like the HPV vaccine, the flu shot, or others (like the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine).
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