🔍💪 How well do you know your health? From blood pressure to cancer screenings, these essential tests are your first line of defense! Check them off your list and stay healthy! #HealthScreenings #PreventionIsKey #HealthyLiving

The Screening Test Review Committee (STRC) develops evidence-based recommendations on the appropriate use of screening tests in Singapore, serving as
professional guidance to healthcare professionals. The last report of the STRC’s was published in 2019. Now, they have published an updated report, which will be covered here.

Three-category Framework For Screening Tests

In other words, Category 1 tests are recommended for everyone in the specified age group, Category 2 tests are recommended for high-risk individuals, and Category 3 tests are not recommended for health screening.

Category 1 Tests

We have covered some of the above screening tests in detail previously:

• Blood Pressure: High Blood Pressure Screening
• BMI/Waist Circumference: Know Your Numbers: Mastering BMI and Waist Circumference for Better Health
• Colorectal Cancer: Colorectal Cancer Screening, Medical Myths or Facts #29: Is colonoscopy more effective than the fecal immunochemical test (FIT)?
• Cervical Cancer: Preventing Cervical Cancer (Part 2)
  

We will cover Category 2 Tests in the next post.

Conclusion

Staying proactive about your health is crucial! Discuss these screenings with your healthcare provider to create a personalized plan that suits your needs. Remember, prevention is always better than cure!

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