What type of health screening programs should you choose?

There are largely three types of health screenings performed. First, it’s cancer screening. Early detection is especially important when it comes to cancer, as it greatly increases the chance of survival. This is particularly true for stomach cancer, as the survival rate can reach up to 90% in case of early detection and treatment. Second, it’s screening for chronic illnesses, which include hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and chronic liver disease. These types of illnesses must be managed properly through early detection to prevent secondary complications, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and heart disease. Third, it’s screening for infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Helicobacter pylori, AIDS, and syphilis, the spread of which can be prevented through early detection and treatment.

It is recommended that you be screened for the diseases that you are at high risk for based on your age. For instance, people in their 20s and 30s are at high risk for adult diseases that are usually caused by undesirable dietary habits and lifestyles. As such, people in this age group should undergo a basic health examination to check their blood pressure, body weight, and height as well as an X-ray for a tuberculosis examination and a test for antibodies for hepatitis B. Those in their 40s and 50s should receive a more in-depth health examination that includes screening for top five cancers (stomach cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and liver cancer). In the case of diseases that are difficult to detect by ultrasound, a CT scan will be necessary. Men should undergo a heart disease examination, while menopausal women should undergo a bone density scan. Starting in the 60s, people tend to experience rapid deterioration of physical functions, and examinations to slow down the progress of disease and maintain one’s health condition are recommended. Seniors are recommended a general physical examination to check their vision, hearing, and oral health and screening for geriatric diseases, such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease as well as musculoskeletal diseases.

Premium health screening programs designed just for you

The International Healthcare Center of Sun Medical Center located in Daejeon is a hospital specializing in health screenings. Patients can consult specialists and receive in-depth health examinations according to their needs, such as screening for diseases affecting the brain, heart, blood vessels, and digestive tract, top five cancers, and women’s cancers. They also offer health screenings for prospective newlyweds who are planning to have children, an antiaging program for early detection and prevention of aging and chronic illnesses, and a health screening program with an accommodation included for in-depth physical and health examinations.

The International Healthcare Center of Sun Medical Center is a medical institution that has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for meeting the international healthcare service standards in 1,200 areas including health screenings, infection control, patient safety, and medical records. It is equipped with 219 state-of-the-art medical equipment systems, and medical examination results are examined by specialists from the Gastroenterology Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Department of Radiology, Department of Family Medicine, and others based on a multidisciplinary approach. In addition to accurate diagnosis, patients can receive the treatment they need as soon as possible by being referred to a specialist in case abnormalities are found in their test results. The International Healthcare Center of Sun Medical Center, armed with cutting-edge equipment, world-class health professionals, and optimal operational systems, is also staffed with coordinators who are fluent in foreign languages, such as Russian, Mongolian, Chinese, and English, and can assist foreign patients on a one-on-one basis. For this reason and many more, it was chosen as a leading health screening center for foreign patients by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

According to the World Health Organization, “action now can prevent one third of cancers, cure another third, and provide good, palliative care to the remaining third who need it.” Given that the treatment method and survival rate vary depending on when the disease is found, the key to maintaining your health is to undergo regular health screenings to catch the early signs as soon as you can.