Health Risk Management
What is health risk management?
Health risk management is the act of identifying your health risks and taking steps to reduce your risk of developing certain problems. Health risk management is concerned with your long-term health and can assist you in avoiding a wide range of preventable ailments.
What conditions can health risk management address?
Health risk management is an important component of preventive medicine. Patients can avoid a variety of major health problems by managing their health risks. They are as follows:
- Diabetes and high blood pressure
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Stroke
- Alzheimer's Disease High cholesterol
You and your doctor will discuss your medical history, family history, and lifestyle during your visit. You may also be subjected to a physical examination. This information is used by your doctor to detect health risks based on your personal health, family history, and lifestyle choices.
Many chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, can be effectively avoided by making adjustments to your habits and lifestyle. Your doctor will create a personalized plan for you to help you limit your individual health risks.
In addition to adhering to your doctor's lifestyle adjustments, you'll need to communicate with your doctor on a frequent basis to ensure there are no changes in your health or an increase in your risks.
How can I reduce my risks?
Dietary and lifestyle decisions have a significant impact on your health risks. Some of the recommended methods for reducing your health risks are as follows:
- Daily physical activity
Daily exercise is beneficial to both your physical and mental wellbeing. Regular exercise can help you avoid problems like osteoporosis, anxiety, and poor blood circulation.
- Limit your sugar consumption.
Sugar consumption is a major contributor to obesity. Obesity can lead to a variety of avoidable illnesses, including Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
At PrimeCare360, your doctor will work with you to create a plan to manage your unique health risks. Your plan may contain a variety of options, such as exercise advice, nutrition and food adjustments, and the cessation of specific habits, such as smoking.
To learn more about how health risk management can help you protect your health, call or book an appointment online with PrimeCare360 Primary & Urgent Care now.
