Health experts in the Midlands have produced a magazine specifically targetting British Asians to inform them about potentially fatal diseases.

The magazine, titled Apnee Sehat (Your Health), has been produced with help from the Department of Health and was was launched a fortnight ago by Prince Charles at an event in Coventry.

A number of DVDs and other educational pamphlets have also been produced to encourage older generation British Asians to learn more about a healthy lifestyle.

Dr Shirine Boardman, one of those spear-heading the project, told AIM magazine: “It will help to provide tips for energy giving meals for the day with all the minerals and nutrients required for glowing health! It also discusses Asian spices and the early research evidence for its benefits!”

The project has been founded to raise awareness of the terrible health of British Asians. It is estimated that up to 20% of adult have type II diabetes in contrast to 3% of the general population.

The Apnee Sehat team has worked with expert registered dietitians from the British Dietetics Association’s (BDA) Multicultural Nutrition Group (MNG) to develop the magazine.

There are plans to look at distributing it nationally, especially in areas with a high percentage of British Asians. Copies can also be ordered from their website.
www.apneesehat.net