High Rates of Hypertension and Diabetes Found in Burnout Attendees
More than 320 people were screened by the NCRHA's medical staff at this year's Boom Burnout event, with 73% showing early signs of hypertension and diabetes. The event, held during the Carnival period, aims to encourage healthy lifestyles through movement and exercise to the sounds of soca music. The NCRHA partnered with Boom Champions radio station to provide medical screening, including Covid-19 vaccinations, influenza vaccinations, specialist medical consultations, public health education, glucose screening, and high blood pressure testing. The NCRHA has implemented a series of outreach projects to provide healthcare outside of the usual hospital walls, in efforts to make healthcare more available and accessible to communities.