1. Prevention and Early Diagnosis:

Medical tests help in early detection of diseases and invisible health conditions. Through regular screenings such as blood tests, urine tests, and diabetes screenings, small changes in the body can be identified before they become significant problems. For example, cholesterol tests can warn individuals about the risk of developing heart and vascular diseases, which may be preventable if intervened early.

2. Assessing Public Health:

Medical tests aid in assessing both individual and community health. Data derived from comprehensive medical examinations can be used to analyze the spread of diseases and factors influencing health in a particular community. This can help in guiding health policies and distributing resources more effectively to improve everyone’s health.

3. Treatment Monitoring:

After starting treatment, medical tests can be used to monitor an individual’s response to the treatment and adjust dosages if necessary. For example, in cases of diabetes, blood sugar tests are used to monitor the effectiveness and adjust the treatment, reducing disease complications.

4. Detecting Genetic Diseases:

Genetic tests can also be used to determine the risk of inherited diseases. This can allow individuals to take early preventive measures to reduce the risk of disease or plan for effective treatment if available.