Reply To: Sudden Death

Mentsch1 -“How much hishtadlus is necessary in health”

What is considered normal is the Halacha!
From NIH:
“BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Have your blood pressure checked every 3 to 5 years unless the top number (systolic number) is between 120 and 139 or the bottom number (diastolic number) is between 80 and 89 mm Hg or higher. Then have it checked every year.
If the top number is greater than 140, or the bottom number is greater than 90, schedule an appointment with your provider.
If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to have your blood pressure checked more often, at least once a year.
Watch for blood pressure screenings in your neighborhood or workplace. Ask your provider if you can stop in to have your blood pressure checked.
CHOLESTEROL SCREENING AND HEART DISEASE PREVENTION
Men:
Men over age 35 and older should be checked every 5 years.
If you have risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, start getting screened earlier, at age 20.
CHOLESTEROL SCREENING
Women:
Recommended starting ages for cholesterol screening are between 20 to 45 for women.
Women with normal cholesterol levels do not need to have the test repeated for 5 years.
Repeat testing sooner than needed if changes occur in lifestyle (including weight gain and diet).
If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be monitored more closely.”
Like I posted previously:
“Most authorities recommend doing lipid testing starting at 20 y/o.”

“And how much hishtadlus can actually affect the outcome of a persons lifespan?”

That’s against Torah outlook. The decree of death can occur in a Moment!