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As part of our activities to commemorate the World Hypertension day (17th may), the Life from 30 team  carried out a screening programme for Greater Accra group of MUSIGA on 5th may, 2016 at 4:30pm
The screening involved health education on hypertension (causes, effects and prevention), checking and recording weight, blood pressure of participants.
In total 34 people were screened including 20males and 14 females.
They were educated to adopt a healthy lifestyle by eating more fruits and vegetables as well constant exercising.
The occasion was graced by the MUSIGA president Bice osei kuffour, who said his outfit appreciates the work we're doing and urged us to carry on with it....Thank you MUSIGA for such opportunity."KNOW YOUR NUMBERS"Call on us for your free education and blood pressure screening.Enjoy this day.
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