Expand scope of community health screenings

I attended a “See, Hear, Eat Better” functional screening by the Health Promotion Board at my void deck.

- Gabriel Chia

The initiative, which provides basic vision, oral and hearing checks for seniors aged 60 and above, was convenient and accessible, especially for those who may hesitate to visit a clinic unless they feel unwell.

Recent findings from the Singapore Eye Research Institute highlight why such outreach is increasingly important (Over 1 in 3 S'pore seniors have undiagnosed eye disease; 1 in 5 has significant hearing loss: Study, Feb 23).