Table 1 Health checks for adults covered by statutory health insurance in Germany in 2011 (outcome measures)
Health check | Aim | Type of examination | Target group | Age | Examination interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dental Check-Up | Early detection of tooth, mouth and jaw diseases | Examination of dental condition and oral cavity | Women, men | From 18 years | Two examinations within 1 year |
General Health Check-Up | Early detection of chronic diseases and their main risk factors | Anamnesis | Women, men | From 35 years | Every 2 years |
Physical examination | |||||
Laboratory tests (blood, urine) | |||||
Medical counselling | |||||
Cancer Screening | Early detection of cervical cancer | Cervical smear test | Women | From 20 years | Annually |
Early detection of skin cancer | Whole-body skin examination | Women, men | From 35 years | Every 2 years |