4. WHAT TO DO TO MAINTAIN YOUR HEALTH
A. Visit a doctor for regular check ups

5. IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR CHECK UP
1. Regular check up is important part of
prevention routine and keep track of one’s
health.
“Good health begins with prevention”
“ Prevention is better than cure”

6. IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR CHECK UPS
2. Regular check up can help detect any possible
ailment or diseases that you are at risk for.
- heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer
3. Regular check up helps you increase chances
for treatment and help you find a cure on a
timely fashion
- goiter, gastritis/ulcers

7. IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR CHECK UPS
4. Regular health check ups help identify
potential problems at an early stage.
e. g. Cancer – early detection is crucial to
survival rates Diabetes
5. Regular check up helps the person understand
their health needs, values and concerns.

8. COMPONENTS OF A CHECK UP
1. Medical history/ Family history
2. Vital signs: BP - < or equal to 120/80mmHg
normal
HR - 60-100/min
RR – 16-20/min
Temperature – 36.5 to 37.5 C
3. Weight/Height
BMI : weight (Kg) divided by ht(m) squared

9. BMI CATEGORIZATION
BMI BMI Category
Less than 15 Very severely underweight
Between 15 and 16 Severely underweight
Between 16 and 18.5 Underweight
Between 18.5 and 25 Normal (healthy weight)
Between 25 and 30 Overweight
Between 30 and 35 Moderately obese
Between 35 and 40 Severely obese
Over 40 Very severely obese

10. COMPONENTS OF A CHECK UP
4. Physical Examination: all organ systems
5. Laboratory exams: CBC, urinalysis FBS, Lipid
profile
6. Screening tests :
Women: mammogram every 2 years bet age 50-
74y/o
Pap’s smear every 5 years for age 30-65y/o
Men : prostate cancer screening at age 50
Both Men and Women: colon cancer at 50, lung
cancer for smokers

11. COMPONENTS OF A CHECK UP
7. Vaccinations:
Flu shots yearly,
Chicken pox,
Measles,
Pneumococcal

12. HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED PHYSICAL
CHECK UP?
For healthy individuals:
 For ages 19-21, 0nce every 2-3 years
 For ages 22-64, once every 1-3 years
 Over 65, once a year
For those with risk factors, like smokers, the
doctor may suggest check up more often.

13. WHAT TO DO TO MAINTAIN HEALTH
B. Lifestyle ( Way of Living)
1. Eat healthy foods in each food group and
maintain a healthy weight.
2. Engage in physical activity at least 30 min
to 1 hour everyday.

16. WHAT TO DO TO MAINTAIN HEALTH
3. Have adequate sleep

17. HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BODY
4. Know when and how to de-stress

19. HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BODY
5. Do not smoke and do not drink alcoholic
beverages