A specific health checkup (tokutei kenshin) is a health screening carried out once a year for everyone aged 40 to 74. Its main goal is to prevent and detect early serious illnesses caused by metabolic syndrome (visceral fat syndrome), such as heart disease and stroke.

Unlike regular health checkups, which focus on early detection of diseases, specific health checkups are designed to quickly identify the causes of lifestyle-related illnesses and prevent them. The exams mainly include measurements like waist circumference, blood pressure, blood sugar, lipids, and liver function through blood tests.

This health checkup is for people aged 40 to 74 who are enrolled in medical insurance and is based on national guidelines. You can get it once a year, either for free or at a low cost, and it plays an important role in preventing serious illnesses before they occur.

It’s a great chance to understand your own health and reduce the risk of future illnesses. By getting checked regularly every year, you can maintain a healthy daily life.

The Specific Health Checkup is a medical exam designed to quickly detect risks for lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and lipid disorders.

〇 Who qualifies
・People aged 40 to under 75 who are enrolled in health insurance
・People who have received a checkup voucher or notification from their health insurance

Out-of-pocket costs
・For Chiba City National Health Insurance members: 500 yen (tax included) (Free for those in the Late-stage Elderly Medical System)
・For social insurance or union insurance: the amount set by each insurer

You can also find more detailed information about the Specific Health Checkup on Chiba City’s official website.
[Chiba City ・Specific Health Checkup Information]

〇 Examinations
Basically, the following tests are conducted. (*Additional detailed tests may be included)

・Medical interview: (medication history, smoking history, lifestyle habits)
・Physical measurements: (height, weight, BMI, waist circumference)
・Blood pressure measurement
・Blood chemistry test: (triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol)
・Liver function test: (GOT, GPT, γ-GTP)
・Blood sugar test: (fasting blood sugar, HbA1c test) *For those with social health insurance, either one
・Urine test

The following items are conducted if the doctor deems them necessary:
・Electrocardiogram (ECG)
・Fundus examination (performed at another hospital)
・Anemia test

Depending on the test results, we may provide health guidance such as motivational support or proactive support.