General Health Assessment
| Introduction |
Why You Should Take This Assessment
Completing your General Health Assessment shows that you are motivated to make the most of your health. The goal for this health survey is to assess your quality of life and likelihood of developing common medical problems in the future. Understanding these risks will help you to make active, informed decisions about your health.
By taking this assessment, you will gain a better sense of your overall physical, mental, and emotional health and learn how to improve your health habits and lower your risk for disease.
How Much Time This Assessment Will Take
10 minutes
How to Prepare
Before starting, you should gather the following information, if you have it:
- Total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- Blood pressure numbers
- Fasting blood glucose (sugar)
However, you can still benefit from this assessment, even if you don't have this information.
What You'll Get at the End
- An explanation of your important health risks
- Recommended action steps for reducing your health risks
- Links to additional reading
| Review Date: | 10/10/2022 |
| Reviewed By: | Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. |
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