Results of health screenings conducted for over 1000 Abu Dhabi based professionals reveal crucial chronic condition figures. Green Crescent Insurance Company and Al Noor Group of Hospitals conducted a month long health drive, from 7th April to 7th May, offering free health screenings which include pulse , blood pressure check, blood sugar, cholesterol level, and body mass index and awareness on chronic conditions at the corporate offices of 15 companies in line with World Health Day 2010.

The research revealed the following findings:
• 12% of the professionals screened are obese,
• 23% suffer from hypertension
• 12% have diabetes.

Though cities offer better employment, easy lifestyle, education and other perks, urbanization also has its health risks arising from industrial and traffic pollution, job stress and sedentary lifestyle. This campaign was focused on the professional population to understand their health status and take the necessary measures in adapting a healthier lifestyle into their hectic schedule.

Testimonials:

AECOM: "The event organized by Green Crescent Insurance Company & Al Noor Group of Hospitals was very successful. The regular health presentations were really informative. Our employees enjoyed this event and the feedback received from them was great. The campaign has provided an insight to the prevalence of chronic diseases and the adverse effect of these illnesses. This gave us a clear indication of our health conditions and lifestyle".

Emirates Driving Company: "We want to express our gratitude for the successful delivery of today's seminar in our premises in Musafah as part of the Green Crescent/Al Noor Group of Hospitals, World Health Day campaign. We want to

highlight the level professional organizations and follow up that was done as well as the generous sponsorship by both organizations.
"Being a company that believes in preventive healthcare, we are glad that this campaign has proved to be the catalyst for 1000 professionals to adapt healthier lifestyle and made them more aware of their health status", said Carl J Sardegna, CEO - Green Crescent Insurance Company.

"It is our duty to reach out to the community and help them understand health issues and practice healthier life style which can be accomplished through active participation in campaigns such an this ", said Dr. Ahmed Majed, Corporate Medical Affairs Manager- Al Noor Group of Hospitals.