Don’t miss these essential health tips…

Getting regular check-ups could reduce hospital time down the track.

Here are the must-do health checks for women of all ages.

Women’s Essentials

30s

Every year: Dental check-up, skin cancer check.
Every two years: Pap smear, BMI test, blood pressure, cholesterol.
Other: Eye check, STD, fertility check, colorectal cancer screening (if high risk), regular self-checks on breasts.

40s

Every year: Dental check-up, skin cancer check.
Every two years: Pap smear, BMI test, blood pressure, cholesterol, mammogram/ultrasound, colorectal cancer screening (if high risk).
Every three years: Type 2 diabetes test.
Other: Eye check, osteoporosis, stroke risk.

50s + 60s

Every year: Dental check-up, skin cancer check.
Every two years: Pap smear, BMI test, blood pressure, cholesterol, mammogram/ultrasound, colorectalcancer screening.
Every three years: Type 2 diabetes test.
Other: Eye check, hearing test, osteoporosis, stroke risk, kidney disease, full health check including blood tests.