Research has shown that men are less likely to get help or to be worried about their health compared to women. This is in fact worrying because this means you are putting your life at risk. Therefore, a regular health screening is recommended for all men to get an insight into their current health status and prevent or treat any condition at the early stage.
The common conditions a man should get screened for include:• Diabetes• High cholesterol• Hypertension• Male cancer such as prostate cancer• Heart diseaseSome of the above conditions can lead to other health issues such as erectile dysfunction. Therefore, early detection can prevent this.
The health screening packages available for men include:1. Basic Blood Test Package At Home2. Blood Sugar Level And HbA1c Test Package At Home3. Heart And CRP Test Package At Home4. Male Cancer Marker With PSA Test Package At Home5. HIV and VDRL Test Package At Home6. NCSM General Blood Profile7. Columbia Asia PJ - Basic Screening (by Specialist)8. Columbia Asia PJ - Comprehensive Screening (by Specialist)9. Seminal Fluid Analysis Test10. NCSM Well-Male Screening Package11. Columbia Asia PJ - Preferred Screening12. Columbia Asia PJ - Basic Screening (by Medical Officer)13. Columbia Asia PJ - Pre-Employment Screening14. COVID-19 Antibody Test
Men 18 years old and above should go for a health screening especially if they have a family history of any illness such as diabetes or cancer.
The different tests will need different preparation. Depending on the package you take, for example, some blood tests may require you to fast beforehand. Don't forget to bring your ID and your booking details during the test.
