Types of Cancer Screenings for Women

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Types of Cancer Screenings for Women
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• With some of the best opportunities for body
  screening in Dubai, there is no reason not to
  take advantage of this opportunity and steer
  yourself to better health. Healthy women too need
  to have a health check once in a while just to
  reassure themselves that they have nothing to
  worry or to detect a new health issue in its
  early stages.

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Blood Pressure Screening

• This is recommended for all women. Tests should
  be done every 2 years. If you have high blood
  pressure often then test should be done every
  year. High blood pressure could lead to heart
  attacks, therefore, see a doctor if your blood
  pressure is above 140/90 to discuss treatment
  options.

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Bone Mineral Density or Osteoporosis Screening

• Women between the ages of 50 64 should have
  this screening to make sure they are not at risk
  for osteoporosis. Some of the risks include
  postmenopausal, thin frame, diet low in calcium,
  smoking, physical inactivity, and heavy alcohol
  consumption. Women over 65 should have themselves
  tested often to make sure they dont suffer from
  Osteoporosis.

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Breast Cancer Screening

• Women under the age of 50 should discuss a Cancer
  Screening in Dubai  with their physician. Cancer
  screening should be done at least every 2 years
  for women over 50 years.

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Cervical Cancer Screening

• If you are over 30 years you need to have a PAP
  smear and HPV test at 5 year intervals.

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High Cholesterol Screening

• From the age of 25 years women should have their
  cholesterol tested at least once a year. High
  cholesterol levels lead to heart diseases which
  is a big problem for many women and a leading
  cause of death.

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Diabetes Screening 

• Women with a family history of diabetes should
  have screenings regularly from age 45. Women
  suffering from high blood pressure should have a
  regular screening even before reaching 45.