The program provides integrated services based on the needs of the individual
“Check” targets 6 chronic non-communicable diseases
Many people are not aware that they suffer from chronic diseases.
From the source
The Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health has identified six diseases to be screened for within the comprehensive periodic examination program "Check", including risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, the most common cancers, bone health, health of senior citizens, oral and dental health, in addition to mental health.
In detail, the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health confirmed that "Fish" is an integrated examination program that contributes to reducing the burden of the most important chronic diseases (non-communicable or non-communicable) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi from holders of a trust card for adults aged 18 years and over, and the examination includes an assessment An integrated approach to the incoming health risks, such as heart diseases and the most common cancers, through a questionnaire on the health status in general, in addition to a comprehensive clinical examination that includes various examinations commensurate with the most important health challenges according to age groups according to gender.
The center stressed that early detection, improving diet, exercise, treatment and early intervention are among the best ways to combat these diseases and avoid their complications, while reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, which are among the most important causes of death in the country.
He explained that "Fish" provides integrated services that depend on the needs of the individual in primary health care centers, and the importance of detecting chronic diseases in their early stages before their development comes to help individuals identify their health status, in preparation for following up on their health status to help them take practices that contribute to improving their health. For the prevention of chronic diseases.
The center pointed out that in many cases, individuals do not realize that they suffer from chronic diseases, as the incidence of these diseases is silent (that is, they do not cause any clear health symptoms), but neglecting these factors and not subjecting them to medical supervision is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. Such as high blood pressure, increased cholesterol at an early age, and diabetes, knowing that these injuries can be avoided.
Pointing out that "Check" includes a questionnaire about the health status in general, and medical examinations, including cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and smoking), in addition to examining abdominal aortic aneurysms, and the most common cancers (breast, Cervical, colon, and lung for smokers), mental health, musculoskeletal diseases (osteoporosis), oral and dental health, senior citizens’ health (hearing and visual acuity assessment), health packages according to age groups and gender, follow-up of patients’ health status and referral of cases to specialists.
The center confirmed that the individual can obtain his “check” report within 10 days from the date of the examinations, as the individual obtains a report from the licensed center in which he conducted the examinations.
The report clarifies the health situation, and there are specialized medical centers licensed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health and the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health, to conduct a comprehensive periodic examination.
The importance of early detection
The Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health confirmed that the "Envision" program will be implemented in conjunction with the periodic, comprehensive and continuous health examination program launched by the Department of Health.
Available studies indicate that the seriousness of chronic diseases mainly lies in the failure to detect them in many individuals, as their infection may not be accompanied by clear and disturbing health symptoms, which encourages them to neglect them and not take them seriously.
Specialists stress the importance of early detection of chronic diseases before they develop, and to help individuals identify and closely follow their health status, thus enabling them to take measures that contribute to improving their current and future health.
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