Why should I have preventive screenings if I don't have health problems?
Why should I have preventive screenings if I don't have health problems?
By controlling risk factors and having preventive screening tests early, before symptoms appear, diseases can be caught earlier and treated more effectively. Family physician Gretchen Phillips, MD, explains why preventive screenings are key.
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