Health screening and nutritional screening is vital in early detection of diseases, many of which do not show obvious signs or symptoms.
“Ischaemic heart disease and stroke are the world’s biggest killers according to the World Health Organization (WHO).”
“According to Ministry of Health, the principal causes of death in Singapore include cancer, pneumonia, ischaemic heart diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, external causes of morbidity and mortality and hypertensive diseases etc.”
Many chronic illnesses do appear over time and are a result of negligence over our general well-being and health.
“WHO’s vision with regards to nutrition is : A world free from all forms of malnutrition where all people achieve health and well-being.”
“The Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition Information System (VMNIS), formerly known as the Micronutrient Deficiency Information System (MDIS), was established in 1991 following a request by the World Health Assembly to strengthen surveillance of micronutrient deficiencies at the global level. Part of WHO's mandate is to assess the micronutrient status of the population, monitor and evaluate the impact of strategies for the prevention and control of micronutrient malnutrition, and to track related trends over time. The Evidence and Programme Guidance Unit of the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development manages the VMNIS through WHO's network of regional and country offices, and in close collaboration with national health authorities.”
It is recommended to detect insufficiency diseases, including nutritional deficiencies of vitamins and minerals.