Men’s Health a short follow on |
| After the successful awareness campaign by the Mark Masons of West Lancashire last year with regards men’s health, in particular the prostrate, stroke and heart disease. I did mention another area of concern was the AAA “Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm” screening program. It is being offered to men on the year they turn 65 as it is a silent killer. Easily spotted and rectified. It only involves a 5min ultra sound scan |
| https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening/ |
| The web pages give all the facts. |
| If you are over 65 and have not been screened, you can still request to be screened either by contacting the screening service directly or through your own GP referral service. 5 ins could save your life! All clearly explained on the web site. |
| If in doubt ask your own Doctor. |
| Article by Dave Richards |
