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So what indicators should we pay attention to? Below are important parameters that everyone should check regularly to protect their overall health.

Ideal index: < 120/80 mmHg.

Why is it important to monitor? High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure. In particular, the disease often has no obvious symptoms, so it is easily overlooked.

Who should get checked? Adults should have their blood pressure checked at least once a year, while people over 40 or with underlying medical conditions should get checked more often.

2. Blood sugar – a mirror of metabolism

Fasting blood sugar: < 100 mg/dL.

HbA1c: < 5.7% (reflects average blood sugar level over 3 months).

Meaning: Prolonged high blood sugar damages blood vessels, leading to complications in the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and brain.

Recommendation: People over 30 years old, especially at risk of obesity and lack of exercise, should check blood sugar and HbA1c at least 1-2 times/year.

3. Blood fat (Cholesterol and Triglyceride)

Total cholesterol: < 200 mg/dL.

LDL-C (bad cholesterol): < 130 mg/dL.

HDL-C (good cholesterol): > 40 mg/dL.

Triglycerides: < 150 mg/dL.

Meaning: Dyslipidemia causes atherosclerosis, increasing the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.

Advice: Check at least once a year, or more often if you have heart disease.

4. Liver and kidney function

Liver: SGOT, SGPT, GGT, Bilirubin.

Kidney: Blood creatinine, Urea, eGFR.

Meaning: The liver and kidneys are important “filtering plants” of the body. Liver and kidney dysfunction often progresses silently and is only detected through blood tests.

Recommendation: Regular check-up 1-2 times/year, especially in people who drink alcohol, take long-term medication or have a history of liver or kidney disease.

5. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

Standard BMI: 18.5 – 22.9 (according to Asian standards).

Safe waist circumference: < 90 cm (male), < 80 cm (female).

Meaning: Overweight and belly fat are directly related to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver.

Recommendation: Self-monitor your weight and waist circumference monthly to adjust your diet and exercise in a timely manner.

6. Bone density

T-score index: > -1 is normal, from -1 to -2.5 is mild osteoporosis, < -2.5 is osteoporosis.

Meaning: After the age of 40, especially in postmenopausal women, bone density decreases rapidly, with a high risk of fracture.

Recommendation: Osteoporosis screening every 1–2 years for people over 50 years old or with risk factors.

7. Cancer screening tests by age

Men: PSA (prostate cancer), colonoscopy.

Women: Pap smear (cervical cancer), breast ultrasound or mammogram.

Both sexes: Gastrointestinal endoscopy, abdominal ultrasound, CT scan or MRI when needed.

Meaning: Detecting cancer at an early stage makes treatment much more effective than late detection.

8. Some other indicators to note

Thyroid function (TSH, FT4): especially in women after 35 years old.

Electrocardiogram, echocardiogram: to detect arrhythmia, coronary artery disease.

Micronutrient index (Vitamin D, Iron, Calcium): monitor the risk of nutritional deficiencies.

Conclude

Regularly monitoring important health indicators not only helps detect diseases early but also provides a basis for adjusting lifestyle, diet and exercise. Everyone should form the habit of annual general health check-ups, especially after the age of 30, to promptly prevent dangerous chronic diseases such as stroke, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Taking proactive steps to monitor your health today is the smartest investment you can make in your long-term quality of life.

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