About a million residents of Tatarstan underwent health screenings and medical examinations.

      In Tatarstan, for 7 months of this year, preventive measures and health screenings have covered 954,637 people, reports the Ministry of Health of Tatarstan. Health screenings are conducted free of charge as part of the national project "Long and Active Life." "The state guarantees free annual examinations for individuals over 40 years old, and for those aged 18 to 39, once every three years. Health screenings have great potential in detecting serious diseases at early stages," noted the Minister of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, Almir Abashev. About 300,000 people, or 31.2% of those examined, were referred for further testing. This year, more than 40,000 diseases have been detected for the first time, with 75% of them placed under medical supervision. Among the newly identified diseases, circulatory system diseases lead at 30%, followed by digestive system diseases at 12.4%. As a result of health screenings for the adult population, 679 cases of malignant neoplasms were identified for the first time, with 78.2% of them at early stages. It is worth noting that health screenings can be conducted on Saturdays and in the evenings. To attract patients, medical professionals use various communication channels, including phone calls, SMS reminders, social networks, and conduct door-to-door visits to monitor those invited and those who showed up. Doctors recommend paying special attention to preventive measures for individuals with a combination of several chronic diseases, those suffering from circulatory system diseases, oncological diseases, as well as individuals who have not visited a medical institution for a long time (2 years or more). Health screenings are available even in remote corners of the republic thanks to five mobile complexes: they are assigned to the Chally City Hospital No. 5, the Almetyevsk Interdistrict Multidisciplinary Hospital, Kazan City Hospital No. 7, the Republican Clinical Hospital, and the Interregional Clinical Diagnostic Center. The complexes are fully equipped with the necessary equipment, and examinations and basic research are conducted by qualified specialists.

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