"I'm still young and I'm not feeling unwell, is it necessary to spend money on regular health checkups?"Most young people think that youth is capital, and they will try all kinds of new things while they are young, such as staying up late to play games, going out drinking with friends until dawn, and "salary investment health" may not be a priority choice for young people. However, many diseases have gradually become younger, and doctors warn that young people should be careful of health and environmental risks.
Reasons why young people are less likely to be screened
Dr Sim, Head of the Department of Radiology, said that the range of young people is usually defined as 18 years old to 39 years old, which is an energetic stage in the life journey. However, at a young age, health issues may be overlooked, thinking that staying up late and having fun won't have much of an impact on the body. Here are the possible reasons why young people tend to neglect health checks:
No obvious health problems
Some young people may not have obvious health problems and therefore have not considered getting tested.
Limited budget
Even if there is some discomfort, health screenings may not be a priority for young people because they are not cheap, they may have a budget to consider, or they may invest their time and money in more fun activities.
Lack of health knowledge
Young people may lack awareness of their health conditions and do not know that they can prevent it through health check-ups. Some people may indeed be unwell, but due to a lack of medical knowledge, they are not sure which department to consult for examination.
Dr. Shen reminds us that the current trend of chronic diseases and cancers at a younger age reminds us of the importance of maintaining good health as soon as possible.
What are the diseases that tend to occur in young people and cancers that tend to occur at a younger age?
Dr Shen explained that some cancers are particularly easy to detect in younger populations, such as colorectal cancer, breast cancer and lung adenocarcinoma. In addition, young people should also pay attention to the following carcinogenic factors:
1.Genes
It may be congenital inheritance, or some of it may be related to acquired environmental factors.
2.Lifestyle habits
People who smoke, drink, and exercise less, as well as those who stay up late, don't get enough sleep, or are stressed, should also pay more attention.
3.Diet
Many people tend to eat diets high in sugar or oil, as well as processed foods.
4.Obesity
Obesity is also a risk factor associated with cancer.
5.environment
There are many risk factors associated with cancer in the environment, including plasticizers, air pollution, aflatoxins, food additives, fragrances, radiation, or toxic chemicals, which must be taken into account.
Taking care of your body in advance and staying alert can prevent the disease from worsening
Dr. Shen reminds that even if young people feel well, it is still advisable to have a health check-up to help detect potential problems early. Therefore, whenever there is discomfort, you should seek medical attention and have a check-up in time to ensure early detection and **. Maintaining good lifestyle habits and regular health check-ups are important tasks for everyone to maintain their health.