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There is a great oral healthcare initiative travelling around first class cricket venues, called Boundaries for Life.<\/p>\n

First of all,\u00a0it gives fans, over the age of 35, the chance to undergo a free health screening process. The process measures blood pressure, body mass index and cholesterol levels. That is because these are all key indicators relating to chronic diseases. Furthermore,\u00a0as the\u00a0checks are only 15-20 minutes long, they could save lives through the early detection of major killers. In particular it may spot obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and, of particular interest to me, oral cancer.<\/p>\n

They give simple, healthy lifestyle advice\u00a0to everyone taking part. As a follow up, a referral letter is sent to their doctor or dentist, if required.<\/p>\n

Oral healthcare initiative<\/span><\/h4>\n

A small consortium of health and sports stadia professionals established The Boundaries for Life<\/a> initiative.\u00a0A team of volunteer doctors, dentists and nurses provide the screening service. Since 2011, Boundaries for Life have visited selected professional cricket matches. This includes a recent Investec Ashes game held at Kia Oval, in London. Also,\u00a0an England v Australia ODI held at Emirates Old Trafford. At Old Trafford over 50 fans are screened, by the team,\u00a0on the day.<\/p>\n

The Medical Lead at Boundaries for Life is Dr Chet Trivedy. He knows that men in their 30\u2019s and 40\u2019s are poor\u00a0at presenting early symptoms of disease to their GP. For dentists,\u00a0the availability of free oral healthcare and dental checks, in\u00a0a relaxed atmosphere, is a valuable tool in the\u00a0detection of symptoms associated with chronic diseases.<\/p>\n

Lancashire CCC<\/h4>\n

So,\u00a0I visited Chet and the Lancashire County Cricket Club Foundation\u00a0at\u00a0Old Trafford Cricket Ground. And I was doing my bit for this excellent cause, while representing the Oral Health Foundation.<\/p>\n

On the day, we provided free Oral Healthcare Checks for all LCCC staff and players. The checks are organised to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer. Also, signs of damage that could be linked with mouth cancer were investigated. In addition, it\u00a0gave participants the opportunity to chat with us about oral health, in general. Oral health is such an essential component of our wellbeing. So having a good diet, paying attention to oral hygiene and going to see your dentist on a regular basis, is the way to go. This will help keep conditions such as gum disease, tooth decay and mouth cancer at bay.<\/p>\n

Pictured – Dr Chet Trivedy (left) Dr Ben Atkins<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There is a great oral healthcare initiative travelling around first class cricket venues, called Boundaries for Life. First of all,\u00a0it gives fans, over the age of 35, the chance to undergo a free health screening process. The process measures blood pressure, body mass index and cholesterol levels. That is because these are all key indicators relating to chronic diseases. Furthermore,\u00a0as the\u00a0checks are only 15-20 minutes long, they could save lives through the early detection of major killers. In particular it may spot obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and, of particular interest to me, oral cancer. 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