What is a Ningen Dock Health Check?
人間ドック
Ningen Dock
Japan’s gold standard in preventive health — a full-body ‘inspection’ before illness strikes.
Ningen Dock is a comprehensive health check-up conducted in Japan.
Ningen means human in Japanese, and Dock (in English) means a facility for inspecting and repairing ships.
Japanese compare health check ups to maintaining a ship after a long journey at sea. A comprehensive medical health checkup, known as a Ningen Dock, is a specialized, detailed, accurate, and effective health screening model that aims to detect cancer and other potential diseases at a very early stage - before any symptoms appear.
It combines the expertise of experienced physicians with advanced diagnostic technologies such as MRI, CT scans, and endoscopy.
Why You Need It
Most people feel healthy until disease is advanced. In Asia, cancer and stroke often appear earlier than expected.
“Studies show that for certain cancers, early detection can increase 5-year survival rates to over 90% — for example, breast cancer (99%) and colon cancer (91%) when caught at an early stage. ”
Prevention is the
smartest investment.
Who should get a Ningen Dock health check?
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People of all ages
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It is recommended to undergo regular Ningen Dock health check-ups from a young age, regardless of age. After the age of 25, the body begins to change, and the risk of developing serious illnesses such as cancer or stroke increases. Therefore, it is important to proactively receive regular checkups while you are still in good health.
People with risk factors
Family history of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, etc.
Personal history of cancer, liver, lung diseases, etc.
Women in the premenopausal / menopausal stage, hormonal disorders
Overweight, abdominal obesity, obesity
Frequent use of alcohol and tobacco, stressful or high-pressure work, toxic work environment, unhealthy lifestyle, or unbalanced diet
What is a Ningen Dock health check good for?
A Ningen Dock can detect very early risk factors for illnesses that are latent in the body without symptoms - even certain forms of cancer
