If it’s been a while since your last check up, chances are you’re not entirely sure whether you could be at higher risk for developing a lifestyle health condition such as diabetes or hypertension.
“If conditions like cancer can be diagnosed, and diabetes or hypertension managed as early as possible, this can result in at least 131,000 fewer days in hospital per year for Discovery Health Medical Scheme members; as well as an annual saving of R120 million for the medical scheme,” says Discovery Health Chief Executive, Dr Ryan Noach. “Hence why screening and early detection is so important – for people’s quality of life, as well as for the scheme that aims to better protect them.
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