Sudden Death Syndrome: Why You Need Periodic Health Screening

Death is an inevitable and non-negotiable end to every mortal, but the arrival of death need not be sudden and unexplained and the incidence of mortality can be controlled and managed to the barest minimum by individual and population methods. In recent times, the spate of sudden death amongst many Africans, particularly notable public Nigerian figures and celebrities has called for a collective attention on this matter with a view to advising Africans about the imperative of regular, periodic health screening or health MOT to certify individual life worthiness.

Sudden death by definition is usually non-traumatic, non-violent, unexpected occurrences in individuals previously witnessed to be enjoying apparent normal health status. It is often difficult to consider that someone who is apparently young, agile, productive and fit may be at risk. For instance, Nigeria is currently mourning the loss of a number of first class citizens of varying age groups, Pa Abraham Adesanya, Prof Jadesola Akande, CP Haz Iwendi to name but few. We have at sometime in our national life mourned the sudden loss of some of our movie stars, Political office holders, Senators etc

The agenda here is not to make sundry diagnosis of the causes of death of these individuals but to raise due awareness to the suddenness of these losses and advocate for the need to put our health first and foremost. Loss of life often results in total loss to the individual concerned and there are colossal collateral loss to families and friends and indeed psychological impact on the national frame of mind.

Periodic and regular health screening, locally and internationally is one means by which the incidence of sudden mortality amongst many Africans can be reduced. Basically, health screening is looking after ones own future and it is indicative of one’s sense of responsibility to your family, nation and the world at large.

Many Africans possess tremendous ability to accumulate so much wealth and resources but they remain very poor in the consciousness and attention they give to their own health. It is a vogue and common trend amongst Nigerians, especially, to attend regular financial reviews, portfolio review meetings, investment seminars and of course we take our cars, generators for regular servicing for optimum performance, but such attitude is not extended to personal health matters unless there is an emergency or obvious morbidity. Given what we know now about sudden death, the need for health screening to maintain good health is very paramount.

Health Screening provides an excellent opportunity to detect disease and health issues in the early stages. By recognising specific risk factors and helping you to make informed decisions about your own health, it is possible to improve the quality of your life and reduce the risk of developing disease in the future. You will also be advised about small changes in your lifestyle that may help reduce the risks associated with certain disease with emphasis on prevention rather than cure.

Valor Health Options Ltd, a Birmingham based organisation can help you organise be-spoke periodic health screening engagements with Private and Independent Health Facilities in the United Kingdom. Our services provide an alternative avenue for individuals within Nigeria who would rather opt to have their health screenings carried out abroad without any prejudice to the quality of the available skills and resources available locally within Nigeria healthcare system.

This Organisation is run by a medical professional, Dr Lai Ajileye, with many years experience of medical practice both in Nigeria and UK. Dr Ajileye graduated from the University of Ibadan Medical School and holds a Masters Degree in International Health Management and Policy Development from University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. He also holds Certificate of Health Insurance Practice from the Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII), London.

Valor Health Options can help set up personalised consultations with highly experienced medical professionals with a view to offer a wide range of health screens that suit your needs and to give you detailed understanding of your health and lifestyle at a relatively affordable price. Your health screening appointments will include a wide range of clinical examinations, investigations and laboratory tests to provide a detailed review of your body system. Based on the findings, appropriate lifestyle modification can be recommended together with more specific interventions and follow-up where necessary. Your personal health profile will include tests that are relevant to your risk profile and are based on your gender and age and you will be given a personalised medical report, which is clear and easy to understand.

To discuss further and confidentially on how Valor Health Options can help you arrange for your health screening engagements, we are happy to be contacted by e-mail valorhealthoptions@hotmail.co.uk. Individuals wanting to attend Health Screening appointments in the United Kingdom would need to arrange their own Visa and travelling documents, as Valor Health Options Ltd does not provide such services. Lets protect and preserve our human capita resources.

Credit: Dr Olayiwola Ajileye, a medical professional practicing in the U.K

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