Women & Men

High Blood Pressure

Check Yearly

High Cholesterol

Check every three years if the first screening is normal

Obesity

Measure Body Mass Index yearly

Diabetes Mellitus

Check every three years if the first screening is normal

Colorectal Cancer

Have a faecal test yearly

Hepatitis B*

Screening for those with a family history of hepatitis B infection, liver cancer or high-risk behaviour

Liver Cancer*

Screening for those with chronic hepatitis B infection, hepatitis C and liver cirrhosis

Tuberculosis*

Sking testing for close contacts of people suffering from infectious tuberculosis

Sexually transmitted infections* - syphillis, gonorrhoea, HIV, chlamydia

See a doctor for screening after exposure

Women

Cervical Cancer

Pap smear every three years for all women who have ever had sexual intercourse

Breast Cancer

Breast self examination monthly

Yearly mammography

Mammography every two years

Osteoporosis

Check bone mineral density yearly

Men

Prostate Cancer

Screening for men who have close relatives who suffered from prostate cancer before 60 years old

* These tests are recommended for people at high risk.
The chart lists recommended screenings for men and women at average risk for some diseases.
These are only guidelines. Your doctor will personalise the timing of each test to best meet your needs.

Source : Health Promotion Board