Lviv: More than 9,5 thousand people underwent screenings during the "Week of Health"
In Lviv, a "Week of Health" event lasted for five days at 33 locations, with 9 502 people undergoing examinations. In 40% of blood pressure checks (2 681 out of 6 703), deviations were found, and vision problems were detected in 45,9% of cases. This was announced by the press service of the Lviv city council.
In Lviv, a "Week of Health" lasted for five days, during which health screenings were conducted at 33 locations, with 9 502 people participating. Medical tents offered services such as blood pressure checks, blood sugar level tests, vision acuity tests, laboratory analyses, and consultations with doctors. This was announced by the press service of the Lviv city council.
Participants most often checked blood pressure — in a total of 6 703 examinations, deviations were found in 2 681 cases ( 40%). Cardiovascular risk was assessed during 5 965 examinations, with risk factors identified in 2 634 cases ( 44,2%). Blood glucose levels were checked 6 065 times, with deviations found in 1 542 cases ( 25,4%). 1 242 electrocardiograms were performed, with changes identified in 433 cases ( 34,9%).
The ferritin test was performed 1 531 times, with deviations detected in 664 cases (43,4%). PSA testing was conducted 1 525 times, with deviations found in 301 cases (19,7%). Helicobacter pylori testing was performed 2 151 times, with 675 results being positive (31,4%).
Vision acuity was checked 4 468 times, and abnormalities were detected in 2 051 cases (45,9%). Intraocular pressure was measured 2 388 times, with deviations in 255 cases (10,7%); during 1 259 vision color perception tests, abnormalities were found in 60 cases (4,8%). Dermatoscopy was performed 786 times, with deviations in 272 cases (34,6%). Flatfoot was assessed 974 times, with signs of abnormality detected in 278 cases (28,5%).
The most common laboratory tests were for HIV, with 6 330 tests performed; hepatitis B testing was conducted with 5 576 tests, and hepatitis C testing was performed with 5 497 tests. There were nine, 14, and 32 positive screening results, respectively.
Gynecologists provided 422 consultations, and blood type and Rh factor were determined 162 times. Medical staff provided emergency care in 25 cases, and seven people signed agreements with family doctors.
Among the 9 502 participants, there were 6 708 women (70,6%) and 2 794 men (29,4%). The majority of attendees were over 60 years old: 4 509 people (47,5%); 2 935 participants belonged to the age group of 40–60 years, 1 631 — 18–40 years, and also 427 children and teenagers.