Health check-ups: at what age and how often?
Short answer: if you feel well and have no particular risk factors, a check-up every three to five years is usually enough before 40. From 40, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar are checked more regularly, and after 50 screening tests are added depending on your situation. Your family doctor adapts this rhythm to your history. Here is what each stage involves.
A rhythm that depends on your profile
There is no single rule: the right frequency depends on your age, your personal and family history, and your lifestyle.
- Before 40, without particular risk factors, a check-up every three to five years covers the essentials: blood pressure, weight, lifestyle, vaccinations.
- Between 40 and 50, more regular monitoring makes sense, particularly for cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.
- After 50, a more complete check-up is generally recommended at shorter intervals, including the screenings appropriate to your situation.
These are guidelines, not rules: a family history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer may justify starting earlier and checking more often. Adapting this schedule to your situation is precisely what a family doctor is for.
What a check-up at Smart Medical includes
A check-up at the practice includes an in-depth conversation, a complete clinical examination and, when medically indicated, laboratory tests. Our in-house laboratory performs blood draws and routine analyses on site — results are often available quickly and discussed directly during your visit.
When to book?
If your last check-up was years ago, or if you simply don’t have a family doctor yet, now is a good time. Book online or call us on 026 401 08 09 — new patients welcome, adults and children alike.