You feel fine… but are you really healthy?
| Preventive checkups
Feeling well does not always mean being healthy. Some of the most complex and costly diseases develop silently, without symptoms, and are often detected only when they are already advanced. This is why preventive medical checkups have become essential, not just to protect your health, but your peace of mind and future.
Risks that preventive medical checkups detect early
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), non-communicable diseases—such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes—account for 71% of deaths worldwide. Many of these conditions progress silently, without early warning signs.
The most worrying thing is that many of these conditions develop slowly and without early warning signs.
“Silent risks don’t bother us, they don’t warn us. Just because we don’t see or feel them doesn’t mean they aren’t there. These silent risks include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, chronic stress, or a genetic predisposition. This is where prevention begins. In general terms, prevention refers to all measures that help detect diseases early. When we diagnose a disease early, we can change its natural course,” says Dr. María Fernanda Lázaro, a physician with Grupo SURA , a partner company of VUMI® in Colombia.
Preventive medical checkups, as Dr. Lázaro states, are not performed on people who feel ill, but precisely on people who feel well, and they allow:
Preventive medical checkups: a personalized assessment
Preventive medical checkups are comprehensive health assessments designed to detect risk factors and diseases in their early stages, even in people without symptoms.
A common mistake is to think that all medical checkups are the same. A quality preventive checkup should be tailored to each person, considering variables such as:
Age and gender.
Family history.
Lifestyle.
Cardiovascular and metabolic risk.
Genetic factors (when applicable).
The goal is not to perform more tests, but rather to perform the right tests at the right time and with specialized medical supervision.
When prevention changes your health
Prevention is not just a medical recommendation; it is a decision that can change real lives. There are numerous cases of asymptomatic people who, thanks to a preventive medical checkup, were able to detect the following in time:
Early-stage cancer.
Metabolic disorders such as early diabetes.
Detecting these conditions early allows action to be taken before they become critical events, protecting health and avoiding complex and costly treatments.
The value of international health insurance for prevention
Public health systems usually focus on treating diseases rather than preventing them. Therefore, accessing high-level prevention programs requires support, coordination, and access to specialized medical centers.
In this context, having international health insurance facilitates this process and provides greater peace of mind.
With VUMI®, you have access to:
❂ Preventive medical checkups at internationally renowned medical centers, including centers specializing in diseases such as cancer.
❂ Evaluations performed by highly qualified specialists.
❂ Coordinated care and support throughout the process.
❂ Coverage designed to anticipate high-impact medical scenarios.
❂ Medical Second Opinion with international experts in the event of detecting any disease.
At VUMI®, prevention is part of a comprehensive approach to healthcare: anticipating today to avoid complications tomorrow.
Preventing today is the smart decision
Investing in preventive medical checkups is an informed and strategic decision. It’s not just about detecting diseases, but about taking control of your health, reducing risks, and having the right support to act in time.
Because when it comes to health, the best time to take care of yourself is today: before symptoms appear.
To learn more about preventive medical checkups, watch our VUMI® Health Talks with experts from Grupo Sura, VUMI®’s partner in Colombia.
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