Health Check
Health Check
Health Check (pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθ tʃɛk/) is a term used to describe a comprehensive examination conducted to determine the state of an individual's health.
Etymology
The term "Health Check" is derived from the English words "health", meaning the state of being free from illness or injury, and "check", meaning an examination or inspection.
Definition
A Health Check is a routine medical examination that includes a variety of tests to assess a person's health and detect potential health issues early. It may include blood tests, physical examinations, medical imaging, and other diagnostic procedures.
Related Terms
- Preventive healthcare: A type of health care that focuses on preventing illnesses before they occur.
- Screening: A strategy used in a population to identify an unrecognized disease in individuals without signs or symptoms.
- Medical examination: A detailed physical examination to determine a person's health status.
- Diagnostic test: A procedure performed to confirm, or determine the presence of disease in an individual suspected of having the disease.
- Physical fitness: A state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Health Check
- Wikipedia's article - Health Check
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