Risk Assessment:
 It is the role of the technician to perform accurate risk assessments and to explain the significance of the result to each client. Our technicians are not medical practitioners and therefore donot diagnose or dispense medical advice.


Prevention:
 At risk clients are encouraged to discuss their result with their G.P.




Independance:
 Mobile Screening Services does not promote any drug or food supplement other than lifestyle and healthy eating advice.

RISK FACTORS
Associated with Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, Diabetes and Prostate Disease




Osteoporosis
Age
Gender (Female)
Poor calcium diet
Long term steroid use
Lack of exercise
Smoking
Dieting to excess
Thin build
Family history of osteoporosis
Previous fracture history
Racial group
Overactive Thyroid gland

Heart Disease
 Smoking
Raised Cholesterol
Raised Blood Pressure
Limited Exercise
Overweight - Raised Body Mass Index (BMI)
Family History of Heart Disease
Diabetes


Diabetes
Age
Family History
Overweight - Raised Body Mass Index (BMI)


Prostate Disease
Gender - Male
Age - Most men aged over 80 years have the condition