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• Nausea and vomiting
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• Blood pressure test
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH
SCREENINGS
In an age where heart disease, cancer,
stroke, diabetes and hypertension are
the five main killers here in Malaysia,
early detection can make a difference.
The difference is between relatively simple
courses of treatment or life threatening
complications which may require lengthy
and expensive hospital stays. Health
screening plays an important role in detect-
ing traces of illnesses in their early stage. It
is not just for high risk individuals or top
executives but is suitable for everyone.
KPJ’s wellness and lifestyle programme
begins with the concept of “importance of
leading a healthy lifestyle’ as prevention
is better than cure.
The increasing medical cost to the
growing number of the younger gen-
eration from the diseases make us realise
the importance of good health care and
regular health screening. This is one of
the many ways of achieving good health.
KPJ’s wellness and lifestyle programme
is designed to meet the needs of different
individuals, couples and family members.
KPJ’s wellness and lifestyle programme
provides integrated solutions, combining
insight into your healthcare needs. The
KPJ Group of hospitals provides medical
professionals and advanced technology.
We are committed to improving the
people’s health status through effective
and efficient patient care throughout Ma-
laysia. The subscription to KPJ’s wellness
and lifestyle programme offers a variety of
tests and value added benefits depending
on the subscription purchased.
• Trouble with seeing in one or both eyes
• Difficulty in walking, loss of coordina-
tion and balance.
• Change in alertness, such as feeling
drowsy or becoming unconscious
Howtodetect
• Brain CT scan
• MRI Scan
StrokeFacts
• High blood pressure (Hypertension) is
a MAJOR risk factor for stroke.
• Smoking DOUBLES the risk of stroke
• Heavy alcohol consumption increases
the risk of stroke by THREE times
• Diabetes increases the risk of ischemic
stroke by 1.8 to 6 times
(Source: Pre-
venting Strokes, The Star Online, 2012)
Facts about this fast-strikingdisease:
• Every two seconds: Someone in the
world suffers a stroke
• Every six seconds: Someone dies of a
stroke
• Every six seconds: Someone’s quality
of life will forever be changed
DIABETES
Today, nearly 1.2 million people in Ma-
laysia have diabetes. Unfortunately, more
than half are not aware that they have the
disease. It is the FOURTH leading cause
of death. (Source: Malaysian Diabetes
Association)
What isDiabetes?
Diabetes is a condition where there is an
abnormally high level of sugar (glucose)
in the blood. This happens because the
body produces little or insufficient insulin.
Areyou at risk?
• Genetics and family history
• Obesity
• Unhealthy eating habits
• Lack of exercise
Symptoms
• Constant tiredness
• Excessive thirst
• Frequent urination especially at night
• Unexplained weight loss
• Blurred vision
• Slow healing of cuts and wounds
Howtodetect?
• Blood test
Major ComplicationsDiabetes
• Foot wounds that won’t heal can cause
infections that can then lead to AMPU-
TATIONS
• Coronary heart disease
• Damaged blood vessels in retina which
can cause BLINDNESS
• Kidney disease/failure
• Stroke
HYPERTENSION
People who have hypertension, which is not
treated, are at aHIGHER RISK of developing
cardiovascular complications such as heart
attacks, heart failure, kidney damage
and stroke. (Source: Malaysian Society of
Hypertension)
What isHypertension?
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a
condition that occurs when the pressure
in your arteries is consistently ABOVE the
normal range. This risk can be higher if a
hypertensive patient has other medical
conditions such as diabetes, obesity, high
cholesterol and lack of exercise.
Areyou at risk?
• Overweight
• Smoking
• Eating salty and fatty food regularly
• Drinking alcohol excessively
Symptoms
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred Vision
For more information you can log
on to our website:
www.kpjwellness.comor call our
customer service: +6012 670 3596
(Mr. Yashree)