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The National Bowel Screening programme is coming to the West Coast with free tests for people aged 60 to 74.
The West Coast has the third highest bowel cancer mortality rate in the country. (file pic)
Photo: AFP / Science Photo Library
The Coast has one of the highest bowel cancer rates in the country for people in their 60s and close to half of those diagnosed with the disease die of it, according to the West Coast District Health Board.
The screening programme is already running in 14 regions and the Ministry of Health aims to start testing on the Coast in May.
Press Release – Canterbury and West Coast District Health Boards Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, says while the risk to peoples health is believed to be low due to the large volume of water in the reservoir, there is potential for people to develop gastro illnesses if they drink …
Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, says while the risk to people’s health is believed to be low due to the large volume of water in the reservoir, there is potential for people to develop gastro illnesses if they drink water from the Akaroa reservoir without first boiling it.
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 2:22 pm
Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl
Brunton, says while the risk to people’s health is
believed to be low due to the large volume of water in the
reservoir, there is potential for people to develop gastro
illnesses if they drink water from the Akaroa reservoir
without first boiling it.
“While chlorine will kill
bacteria in the water supply, the possum and bird carcasses
may have introduced other contaminants (protozoa) which
aren’t killed by chlorine – they are, however, killed by
boiling your water,” Dr Brunton said.
Protozoa are
single cell organisms also known as parasites which include
Planned surgery and
outpatient appointments will go ahead in Canterbury as
planned Monday 15 February.
However, if you are sick
please stay home and call the number on the appointment
letter to let staff know you won’t be attending.
If
you have attended any of the locations
of interest visited by the new confirmed community cases
of COVID-19, please follow the Ministry of Health
instructions and call Healthline if you’re not sure what
you should do 0800 358 5453.
Please wear a mask
or fabric face covering into hospital.
You must sign
in using the QR code at the main entrance or sign in