Aster Healthcare Packages – Designed with you and your loved ones in mind

Spring Clean your Health

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 05, 2020:   According to the IDF (International Diabetes Federation), 32 per cent of the adult population (age 20-79) in the UAE, including both UAE nationals and expatriates, will be living with diabetes or prediabetes over the next decade. Type 2 Diabetes is an illness that can be managed but also affects your blood pressure, cholesterol and heart. 

The CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention) estimates that eliminating three risk factors – poor diet, inactivity and smoking – would prevent: 80% of heart disease and stroke; 80% of type 2 diabetes; and 40% of cancer.

As the global trend shifts towards preemptively seeking medical advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle, health authorities worldwide are encouraging people to lower the risk of developing chronic conditions by maintaining healthy lifestyles and focusing on all-round wellbeing. Preventative health care is essential and is becoming more commonplace as people are becoming increasingly educated and empowered about their own health and wellbeing. Here in the UAE, the government has taken various measures to promote the importance of screening and early detection of symptoms of preventable diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular or breast cancer by encouraging regular health checks. 

The most important factors for determining how often you should have your health checked is age and your overall risk factor for contracting disease. Make it a point to discuss disease prevention and how best to live a healthy lifestyle annually with your doctor to keep your health on the right track. Aster Clinic offers an extensive health care package programme, with packages to suit a variety of lifestyles, demographics and ages. 

Reports show that 7 out of 10 people struggle with weight management, which can lead to health concerns in the long run. You can identify any risks and manage your lifestyle better with Aster Clinic’s Basic Health Screening. The package comprises of cholesterol level testing, chest x-ray and a consultation with a physician. A complete blood test gives you an insight into your overall health and wellbeing too. 

While life takes unexpected turns, make sure your health and wellness isn’t one of them. With a Master Health Check-up, you can be sure that a full health assessment is made, from kidney profiling, to chest x-ray and liver function testing. For the most comprehensive tests and consultation with a physician, this package will give you an overall picture of your health as well as total peace of mind.

The global prevalence of diabetes among adults over 18 years of age has risen from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014. The UAE is among the top 10 countries in the world with high prevalence of diabetes, as around 19 per cent of the country’s population suffer from this ‘silent pandemic’. Regular check-ups can help to identify and reduce your risk, if any. Choose Aster Clinic’s Heart & Diabetes Check-Up to assess blood sugar levels and lipid profiles. This package also gives you a complete chest x-ray and consultations with specialists.

In the UAE, at least 108 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer worldwide, each year. A widely unknown fact is that if you ensure regular checks and screening, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. A thorough examination and screening of women’s general health and common gynaecological conditions is included in the Women’s Health Profile, designed specifically for women. The package offers a complete check for women, from an Ultrasound to mammogram and blood sugar level testing and is recommended for women over the age of 30. 

For the smallest members of your family, regular check-ups are important to maintain good health as they hit new milestones in their developmental stages. The Child Health Check-up Package helps you to stay on top of their needs, which includes a basic eye test, growth chart assessment and vaccination assessment. The package includes blood tests as well as a full assessment of Calcium and Vitamin D levels, both of which help in healthy bone development.