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Health Screening Camp Conducted at Mysore City December 2017

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Report on Health Screening Camp Conducted at Mysore City – December 2017 Department of Pharmacy Practice, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, in collaboration with Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Mysore Branch organized a Health Screening Camp for the benefit of public of Mysuru city on 5th December 2017 at three different locations Viz., Bal Bhavan, Chamundi Hills Footsteps and Lalith Mahal Gate between 06.00 AM and 10.00 AM. The aim of the health screening camp was to sensitize the people about the importance of regular monitoring of health and safe use of medications. During the camp, interested public were screened for blood pressure and blood glucose levels. In all three venues, a total of 277 people (Bal Bhavan: 88, Chamundi Hills Footsteps: 68 and Lalith Mahal Gate:121) were monitored for their blood pressure and blood glucose levels. At the time of monitoring, 67 people were found with elevated blood glucose level and 95 people were found with elevated levels of blood pressure at the time of screening. People who were identified with the elevated levels of blood pressure and blood glucose levels were advised on Non-Pharmacological management and suggested to consult physician for further diagnosis & treatment. We thank Principal, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Mysore Branch for their encouragement in organizing this camp. Also, we thank Wockhardt Limited, for sponsoring the Blood Glucose Strips for the conduct of health screening camp.

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