Medical experts from BAPS Charities teamed up with representatives from the Rotary Club to deliver another health awareness drive at the Broadwalk Shopping Centre on Saturday 23 April 2016.
The drive builds upon BAPS Charities’ ongoing partnership with the Rotary Club of Edgware & Stanmore and furthers its own commitment to promote health awareness in local communities.
During the five-hour session, 30 males and 33 females aged between 15 to 85 years, and from diverse ethnic groups, were offered free medical consultations. The experts helped raise awareness about potential health risks and encouraged to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Almost half of those surveyed recorded a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 which classifies a person as overweight. 22% also suffered from clinically high blood pressure and the same proportion of people were confirmed as diabetics.
His Worshipful The Mayor of Harrow Cllr Krishna Suresh attended the event to observe first-hand the service being offered in the Borough. He was very appreciative of the voluntary work offered by BAPS Charities in the local community.
Members of the Rotary Club and their president, Dr Nandini Varma, were also grateful to BAPS Charities for providing a professional and friendly service throughout the day, and hoped to continue the partnership to benefit more people in the community that has been flourishing since 2011.
