"From Metabolic Syndrome Testing to Management" Free at Seodaemun-gu Public Health Center

Establishing Health Management Plans and Consultations Based on Results

Metabolic syndrome can lead to serious chronic diseases if not managed in time, so regular check-ups and management are necessary. Residents are receiving consultations at the Seodaemun-gu Public Health Center. (Photo by Seodaemun-gu)

Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Seong-heon) announced on the 31st that it is conducting free metabolic syndrome tests and consultations on national health screening results at the Health Management Center on the first floor of the public health center to prevent chronic diseases among residents.

Metabolic syndrome refers to a condition where an individual has three or more of the five cardiovascular risk factors: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL).

Since missing the management period for metabolic syndrome can lead to serious chronic diseases, regular testing and management are important. To provide prevention-focused integrated health management services, the district conducts tests for the five components of metabolic syndrome (blood pressure, blood sugar, waist circumference, triglycerides, cholesterol) and body composition measurements for local residents and workers aged 20 to 64. Based on these results, a health management plan is established, and customized nutrition and exercise counseling is provided.

If classified as having metabolic syndrome, being in the health caution group, or requiring medication treatment, additional tests are conducted after 6 and 12 months. For those with abnormal findings, guidance is provided to ensure appropriate health management through cardiovascular disease prevention projects or referrals to hospitals and clinics.

Additionally, residents who visit the public health center within six months after receiving a national health screening and bring their results can receive professional result consultations and customized nutrition and exercise counseling without additional tests.

The district operates a ‘Visiting Health Consultation Room’ targeting workplaces, schools, and facilities within the area. A screening team composed of professionals visits to conduct metabolic syndrome detection tests and body composition (InBody) measurements, providing consultations based on the results.

For residents who find it difficult to visit the public health center on weekdays, metabolic syndrome tests and consultations are held on the fourth Saturday of every month. Residents wishing to receive free metabolic syndrome tests should make a reservation by phone at the public health center and visit on the scheduled day while maintaining fasting from 10 p.m. the night before the test.

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