Report on the screening programme held at Hyderi Imambara on 8th May 2005

The Screening Programme held at Hyderi Imambara in South London done on 8th May 2005 attracted about 161 participants. After registration each person had the following tests done where appropriate:-

Height and Weight to Calculate BMI (Body Mass Index)

if less than 25 – normal
more than 25 - over weight
more than 30 - obese
Urine Test for Glucose and Protein

Medical Examination - where appropriate

Blood Pressure Measurements

Blood Glucose/Blood Cholesterol.

Dental Examination

Optical Examination

Thalassaemia Blood Test

Stress Counselling

Cardiac Assessment – where appropriate

Lectures on Thalassaemia and healthy dietary advice were also provided.

Each person having completed the screening programme was given a summary of their results and advice on further check-ups with their doctor, dentist or optician.

There were several volunteers including Male and female Doctors, Dentists, Opticians, Pharmacists, Nurses, Psychiatrist, Dieticians and amny male and female volunteers who helped with measurement of height and weight, registration and controlling the flow of people. Our appreciation goes out to all of them for their help.

On behalf of the Council Of European Jamaats we would like to thank all those who attended and all the members of the Managing Committee for the welcome and hospitality accorded to us during the screening programme.

Dr H. Jiwa

Sceening Co-ordinator of Health Improvement Board.

HIB