Health Screenings by Age: The Complete Guide

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Prevention is the smartest medicine. Regular screenings catch problems early — when they are easiest to treat. Here is a clear age-by-age guide to recommended check-ups. 🩺

Health screenings by age

Screenings at a glance

Age Recommended screening Frequency
18–39 Blood pressure, BMI Every 2–3 years (yearly if overweight)
40–49 Cholesterol, blood glucose Every 1–3 years based on risk
50–64 Colon cancer screening Every 10 years (colonoscopy) or as advised
50+ women Mammogram Every 1–2 years
50+ men Prostate discussion Discuss with your doctor
60+ Bone density (DEXA) As advised if at risk

Always keep on top of 📝

  • Blood pressure — the “silent killer”
  • Blood glucose — especially with a family history of diabetes
  • Cholesterol — heart disease risk marker
  • Dental check-ups — every 6 months 🦷
  • Eye exams — every 1–2 years over 40 👁️

Vaccinations update 💉

Vaccine Recommended
Influenza Yearly, everyone 6 months+
Tdap booster Every 10 years
Shingles 50+ years
Pneumococcal 65+, or younger with risk factors

Make it personal

These are general guidelines. Your personal risk — family history, lifestyle, existing conditions — changes the picture. A proper annual check-up at Daqi Hospital includes a personalised risk assessment. ✅

Book your annual physical examination today. Ask our doctors anything on Health Voice.

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