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Health Screening & Counselling on Lifestyle Diseases
- 29 Feb / 2024

A free health screening & counselling on lifestyle diseases was conducted as part of observing National Science Day. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. K M Khaleel, Principal, Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies, Taliparamba. The programme aimed to create awareness about lifestyle disease and empower participants with personalized health insights. The health screening process covered vital parameters such as blood pressure, body mass index(BMI) and Blood grouping. Trained MSc Microbiology students conducted thorough examinations, ensuring accurate and reliable results. 133 participants including staff, students & localites received individual health reports and provided recommendations for lifestyle modifications. Emphasis was placed on the importance of balanced nutrition, regular exercise, stress management and adequate sleep in preventing lifestyle diseases.

