A public health screening event at the Ilford Hindu Centre uncovered that 15% of the 300 attendees had undiagnosed high blood pressure, with some also showing elevated sugar levels. Dr. Gopal Mehta effectively communicated the urgent need for regular health check-ups to health secretary Wes Streeting. Additionally, the event promoted blood donations, resulting in 19 people committing to donate. Streeting highlighted the significance of community engagement for health awareness, while participants like Chig Patel shared that the event provided essential support and confidence for those familiar with health challenges. Plans for more health days are underway to promote early detection.
Dozens of people screened at a public health session in Ilford have been found to have high blood pressure without realising it.
It is imperative they visit their GPs for routine health checks. This is an opportunity to educate and counsel the community about early detection.
The health day shows the importance of community engagement. There should be more events like this up and down the country.
I can finally see a way forward and now feel I can join similar people for support.
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