Service Objectives

To adopt a variety of health intervention methods to drive public health behaviors, raise awareness of disease prevention and facilitate early identification of health risks.

Service Targets

Residents, working people and enterprises in different industries in Tsuen Wan District

Service Summary

Served more than 900 people

1. 30 health risk assessment activities
2. 2 times of mobile van for publicity service
3. 7 talks on occupational safety and health
4. 15 talks on pain management and fall prevention exercises
5. 3 talks on chronic disease management
6. 1 talk on physical and mental health
7. 1 talk on nutrition and diet

Service period: August to December 2021

Statistical Results

A total of 467 people received health risk assessment during the service period, and more than 50% of them were under the age of 65 (245 people). Of these, 111 had health risks associated with hypertension or diabetes without taking any health measures. In total, the project recommended 23.8% of participants to receive screening for hypertension or diabetes.

In addition, in terms of BMI and central obesity index, it was found that non-Chinese speaking people (such as South Asians, Filipino and Indonesian foreign domestic helpers, etc.) had a higher proportion of overweight and central obesity than Chinese-speaking people.

Follow-up Actions after Health Risk Assessment

1. Provided relevant medical information for people with abnormal health conditions.
2. Distributed pamphlets on different health topics to raise public awareness of health management.
3. Followed up the treatment status of people with abnormal health conditions by phone and provided real-time support.

Service Charge

Free of charge

Strategic Partners

(in alphabetical order by English name)