🩺 THE DANGERS OF IGNORING ROUTINE HEALTH CHECKUPS

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In many communities today, the common belief is: “If I’m not feeling sick, I don’t need to see a doctor.”

Unfortunately, this dangerous mindset has led to countless cases of sudden health crises, unnecessary hospital bills, and avoidable deaths.


Health is not only about treating sickness—it’s also about preventing disease before it becomes a threat. That is the purpose of routine health checkups.


✅ WHAT IS A ROUTINE HEALTH CHECKUP?


A routine checkup is a medical examination done even when there are no symptoms of illness. It is a tool for early detection and prevention. It usually includes:


Blood pressure monitoring


Blood sugar testing


Body weight and BMI check


Cholesterol levels


Cancer screenings (depending on age and gender)


General physical examination


🚫 COMMON EXCUSES PEOPLE GIVE


I feel fine.


Fear of hearing bad news


Lack of money or time


Belief in traditional self-treatment


Embarrassment or ignorance


These excuses are widespread, but they come at a great cost—our health and sometimes our lives.


⚠️ THE CONSEQUENCES OF AVOIDING CHECKUPS


Silent diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer can go unnoticed


Complications such as stroke, heart failure, or kidney damage may develop


The cost of treatment rises due to late diagnosis


Quality of life decreases, and early death becomes a risk


🎯 THE VALUE OF EARLY DETECTION


When illnesses are discovered early, they are easier to manage and often curable. For example:


High blood pressure can be controlled


Type 2 diabetes can be prevented


Cancer, if detected early, can be treated successfully



Routine checkups are not a waste of time—they are an investment in your future.


🕐 HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CHECK?


Adults: At least once or twice a year


Individuals with chronic conditions: Follow doctor’s advice


Men and women over 40: Must go for routine screening


Elderly: More frequent visits based on medical advice


🧑🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏽 COMMUNITY ACTION IS NEEDED


Organize free or subsidized screening programs


Encourage regular health talks in churches, schools, and markets


Promote health awareness through media and social platforms


End the culture of shame around health checkups.


FINAL WORD

I, Peter Onoja  must speak clearly and boldly:

You charge your phone battery often. You service your car regularly. Why then do you ignore your health?


We must change the mindset of waiting until sickness strikes. Let us choose wisdom, not delay. Let us build a healthy society—one checkup at a time.

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