Types of Health Checkups & Legal Requirements
Annual periodic health checkups are legally required. Specific checkups (metabolic syndrome) apply to ages 40–74.
【Periodic Health Checkup (Industrial Safety and Health Act Art. 66)】
Required annually for all regular employees (twice yearly for night shift / hazardous work). Company covers the cost. Employees cannot be penalized for refusal, but the company must encourage attendance.
【Standard exam items】
Medical interview, height/weight/BMI, vision, hearing, blood pressure, urinalysis, blood tests (lipids, glucose, liver function, anemia), ECG, chest X-ray
【Specific Health Checkup (特定健診 / Metabolic Syndrome Checkup)】
Mandatory for insured persons aged 40–74 (voucher sent by health insurance society). Focuses on waist circumference, blood glucose, and lipids to trigger health guidance.
【Result categories】
| Category | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Normal | No issues |
| Requires monitoring | Watch lifestyle until next checkup |
| Requires re-examination | Further testing at a medical facility needed |
| Requires treatment | Medical treatment needed |
For "requires re-examination" or above, visit a medical facility as soon as possible.
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