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Why Regular Health Screening Could Save Your Life? Early Detection Is The Best Protection

Last Updated: Every year, millions of lives are lost to conditions that are preventable or treatable, if diagnosed early Diseases like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the leading causes of death globally. Every year, millions of lives are lost to conditions that are preventable or treatable, if diagnosed early. These diseases often begin silently and progress over time without noticeable symptoms until they reach an advanced stage. That's why screening is essential: it helps detect such diseases early so they can either be prevented or treated in time for better outcomes. Dr. Anand Bhabhor, Additional Director, Critical Care, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, shares all you need to know: What Is Screening? Screening is the process of checking for the presence of disease before symptoms appear. Early screening allows for: Early detection Timely treatment Prevention of complications A longer, healthier life Who Should Get Screened? Screening is recommended for: Individuals aged 30–40 years and above Women over 21 years, for cervical and breast cancer screening Individuals with diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidaemia People working in radioactive environments or other high-risk carcinogenic areas Elderly individuals (50+ years) for screening of prostate, colon, and ovarian cancer What Types Of Screening Are Recommended? Hypertension: Regular blood pressure checks from age 18 Diabetes Mellitus: Fasting blood sugar and HbA1c from age 35, or earlier with family history Heart Disease: Lipid profile and ECG starting at age 30–40 or earlier with risk factors Breast Cancer: Mammography for women above 40, earlier with family history Cervical Cancer: PAP smear and HPV test for women aged 21–65, every 3–5 years Colon Cancer: Stool test and colonoscopy from age 45 or earlier if symptomatic Lung Cancer: CT scan for smokers aged 40 and above How to improve your lifestyle? Eat home-cooked meals with less salt, sugar, and spice Avoid packaged, processed, and outside food Avoid soft drinks, cold drinks, and alcoholic beverages Maintain ideal body weight Engage in daily exercise (45–60 minutes) Get 6–8 hours of quality sleep Practice yoga, meditation, music, or any calming activity of choice What can be done? Raise awareness in the community about the importance of regular health check-ups Target high-risk groups, including those with advanced age, poor lifestyle, and genetic risk Promote preventive strategies: healthy eating, regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and alcohol Improve access to screening, especially by offering free or affordable check-ups in underserved areas Final Message Prevention is better than cure. Early diagnosis through regular screening dramatically improves outcomes and saves lives. The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 21, 2025, 10:36 IST News lifestyle » health-and-fitness Why Regular Health Screening Could Save Your Life? Early Detection Is The Best Protection Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.