What is a health assessment?
A health assessment is used to calculate your Healthy Heart Score. Your Healthy Heart Score will give you a good indication of your current heart health.
It will show you if you are causing long-term damage to your heart and your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death in South Africa.
How you will be scored
To get a Healthy Heart Score, you will need to complete a health assessment which is used to calculate which category your heart health falls in - green, amber or red.
Green
The risk factors for your cardiovascular health are all great for now. Check your report for tips to maintain your heart health.
Amber
You should take small steps to improve your health. Small changes now can make a big difference later. Check your report for some tips to help you improve your heart's health.
Red
You need to take serious action to improve your risk factors. Use the Hello Doctor app to talk to a doctor on your phone 24/7, anywhere, any time.
CAR AND HOME INSURANCE
Get up to R3 000 per month back in HealthReturns and more
If you are a Momentum Medical Scheme member or have Momentum Myriad life insurance, you will get cash back and discounts based on the combined results of your Healthy Heart Score, Active Dayz™ (or fitness assessment level) and your Multiply Premier status.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT
What to expect
Multiply Premier members, and their partners are each entitled to one free health assessment per year.
Multiply Premier members, and their partners are each entitled to one free health assessment per year.A health assessment can be done at Dis-Chem, Clicks, Pick n Pay or at any Multiply-affiliated pharmacy, corporate wellness days, or through a qualifying medical scheme. You can also use your HealthSaver to pay for additional assessments.
What will the nurse measure during the health assessment?
During the health assessment, the nurse will measure your:
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Glucose
- Height, weight and waist circumference. This, together with your gender and age, will be used to calculate your body composition.
The nurse will also ask about your smoking status.
Will the nurse take my smoking status?
The nurse will also ask you about your smoking status.
How is my Health Heart Score calculated?
The parameters used to calculate your HHS are : estimated body fat, blood pressure, glucose (or HbA1c if available), total cholesterol (and HDL cholesterol if available) and smoking status.
What are the treatment protocals?
Treatment protocols: If you’re a Momentum Medical Scheme member and your health assessment shows that you are at risk for developing certain conditions, Momentum Medical Scheme may ask that you go for further testing, or that you register on a chronic disease management programme. It is important to follow these prescribed treatment protocols – this includes taking your medication as prescribed.
How can I maximise my health assessment results?
- Book your health assessment. By making a conscious decision to book, you will be prepared for the best health outcome.
- We know it can be challenging to fast before your health readings, but try not to eat or drink anything for two hours before your health assessment.
- Wear comfortable or loose clothing that you can remove for your blood pressure reading.
- Try and avoid fatty foods the day before your health assessment because this can affect your health readings.