26 October 2009
Taylors’ College Cancer Prevention Program

The Adventist Community Health Centre (ACC) team was invited as a participant for the health exhibit at Taylors’ College Cancer Awareness program entitled “Cancer, Cancer, Just Beat It!.” The event was organized by the Mass Communication students of the college, it showcased the Malaysian Cancer Society’s (MAKNA) program on Cancer Prevention.

The ACC was invited to conduct Fat & Fitness Screening, seeing almost 40 students for over a period of 3 hours. Health checks included BMI, body fat percentage analysis, step test, blood pressure as well as counselling. It also showed exhibits on the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness or exercise.
Almost 70% of the students who participated showed increased blood pressure and increased heart rate as most of them revealed that they are lacking sleep as well as exercise due to the demand of their class. The health team offered the students advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle.