Statistics have shown, 5 common top causes of death in women includes pneumonia, ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, breast cancer and diabetes. This illness is preventable and death can be avoided if regular health screening is done. By doing this, you will be informed of your health status and get any disease treated at an early stage.
The common conditions should women get screened for include:• Cancer such as breast, ovarian, endometrium, cervix and others• Heart disease• Diabetes• Hypertension• Sexually transmitted infection
Health screening packages available for women are:1. Basic Blood Test Package At Home2. Blood Sugar Level And HbA1c Test Package At Home3. Women Cancer Marker With Ovarian (CA125) And Breast (CA15.3) Test Package At Home4. Heart And CRP Test Package At Home5. HIV And VDRL Test Package At Home6. THKD Women's Lite Above 40 Years Old Test Package7. THKD Women's Lite Below 40 Years Old + Tumor Marker Test Package At Home8. Columbia Asia PJ - Preferred Screening9. Columbia Asia PJ - Basic Screening (By Specialist)10. Columbia Asia PJ - Basic Screening (By Medical Officer)11. Columbia Asia PJ - Comprehensive Screening (By Specialist)12. Columbia Asia - Pre-Employment Screening13. THKD Executive Blood Screen 2 Test Package14. THKD Executive Blood Screen 3 Test Package15. THKD Basic Blood Test Package16. THKD Essentials Test Package17. THKD Women's Lite Above 40 Years Old + Tumors Markers Test Package18. THKD Women's Lite Below 40 Years Old Test Package19. NCSM General Blood Profile20. NCSM Well Female Screening Package
Women are adviced to go for a health screening starting at the age of 18 years old and above especially those who have a family history of any hereditary conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease and any 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.