Health & Environment

Preventive Health Checks Vital for Young Adults, Says Physician

Hindustan Times56m
THE BRIEF
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Consultant physician Dr Lakshman Ramachandran emphasized that feeling healthy in your 20s or 30s does not rule out developing conditions like high blood pressure and cholesterol.

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Dr Lakshman recommended young adults start with basic tests including blood pressure checks, lipid profiles, and blood glucose testing based on family history and risk factors.

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He advised against undergoing every available test indiscriminately, stressing that the goal is early risk identification and appropriate medical follow-up.