Start Date
10-10-2025 12:00 PM
End Date
10-10-2025 2:00 PM
Description
This abstract is a cross-sectional analysis of elevated blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI) collected from participants in Miami-Dade health fairs led by MedSWISH, a student-led community service organization at FIU HWCOM. Analysis of these screening measures showed significant elevations in both BP and BMI, indicating a need for improvement in targeting these key health indicators throughout Miami.
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Prevalence of Elevated BMI and Blood Pressure Among Miami Health Fair Attendees: A MedSWISH Community Screening Study
This abstract is a cross-sectional analysis of elevated blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI) collected from participants in Miami-Dade health fairs led by MedSWISH, a student-led community service organization at FIU HWCOM. Analysis of these screening measures showed significant elevations in both BP and BMI, indicating a need for improvement in targeting these key health indicators throughout Miami.
