Health checkups
A health checkup is to examine whether you are healthy or sick.
The following are examined at a health checkup:
- Height (tall height) and weight (body weight)
- Eyesight and hearing
- Blood test and urinalysis
- Heart and lungs’ conditions
Get a health checkup to prevent illness or detect illness early.
[Those who work at a company]
You can have a health checkup once a year with free of charge.
You can have your health checkup at your company, at a hospital designated by your company, or at a hospital of your choice.
[Those who attend school]
You can have a health checkup once a year with free of charge.
Health check-ups are held at schools on designated days.
[Those who are business owners, self-employees, or not working]
Get yourself a health checkup.
You may be able to receive a free health checkup if you are enrolled in the National Health Insurance.
Ask your local municipal office for details since the cost of a health checkup depends on your age and where you live.
Common disease and prevention
[Heatstroke]
It is an illness when you stay in a hot and humid place for a long time.
When you get heat stroke, you sweat a lot and feel sick.
Your body may become so hot, and you may be unable to speak, walk straight, or even unable to drink water.
Summer in Japan is hot and humid, so it's easy to get heatstroke.
Drink water before you feel thirsty and take enough salt because that disappears when you sweat.
Heatstroke can also occur indoors, so make good use of air conditioners and fans.
[Food Poisoning]
Food poisoning is a disease that causes stomachache, fever, and vomiting by eating food contaminated with bacteria or viruses.
To prevent food poisoning, it is important to wash your hands and clean cutting boards and knives often.
Also, put things you won't eat right away in the refrigerator or freezer, and heat them well when cooking.
[Infectious Disease]
An infectious disease is a disease caused by a virus or bacteria that enters the body.
Infectious diseases can be passed from person to person and spread around the world.
What you can do to prevent infection is the same for the new coronavirus and influenza.
Keep the following two things in mind:
- Wash your hands.
When you come home and before you eat, wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
If you can't wash your hands, disinfect them with alcohol.
- Observe cough etiquettes
When you cough or sneeze, wear a mask.
When you are not wearing a mask, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or handkerchief.
If you suddenly feel like coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve.
It is also important to receive vaccinations.
