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Preventive Health10 June 20255 min read

Understanding Health Screening: What Every Malaysian Should Know

Written by Dr. Mohamad Firdaus bin Ismail
Health monitoring equipment at a clinic.

Regular health screenings can detect conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol before symptoms appear. Here is what you should screen for at every stage of life.

Health screening is one of the most powerful tools in modern preventive medicine. Unlike diagnostic tests — which look for a specific disease after symptoms appear — screening identifies risk factors and early-stage conditions in people who feel perfectly well.

In Malaysia, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease account for a significant proportion of premature deaths. The encouraging news is that many of these conditions are highly manageable — or even reversible — when caught early through routine screening.

At TNF Clinic, we recommend that adults aged 30 and above undergo a basic health screen at least once a year. This typically includes fasting blood glucose, HbA1c (a 3-month diabetes marker), a full lipid profile, and blood pressure measurement.

For patients with a family history of heart disease, diabetes, or certain cancers, more targeted screening may be recommended from an earlier age. Our doctors can help you understand which tests are most relevant given your personal and family health history.

Our health screening packages start from RM 150 and include a comprehensive consultation to review your results. WhatsApp us today to find out which package is right for you.

Dr. Mohamad Firdaus bin Ismail
General Practitioner, TNF Clinic

Our doctors write these articles to share practical health knowledge with the Sungai Buloh community. Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.

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