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The NHS AAA Screening programme teamed up with Bolton Wanderers FC to hold the event to raise awareness and encourage local men to have the scan. Those who attended were offered tours of the stadium, and free match tickets. The screening took place at the Bolton Wanderers Wellbeing Hub outside the Toughsheet Community Stadium (Image: Leah Collins) Bolton has been highlighted as having among the lowest uptake of men attending their appointments in Greater Manchester.
Aortic Abdominal Aneurysms (AAA), which refers to the weakening of the artery wall, often develops slowly without any obvious symptoms, and is known as the 'silent killer'. When a AAA ruptures, it is fatal in up to 80 per cent of cases, making early detection through screening crucial for survival. AAA predominantly affects men over the age of 65.
(Image: Bolton NHS FT) The risk of developing a AAA increases with age and is particularly high in men over 65, especially those who have ever smoked. Speaking to The Bolton News AAA screener Michelle O'Rourke said: "The service has been popular. We've had about 20 or so men come in toda for their appointment.
The scan can be done straight away using specialist jelly. Michelle spoke to the Bolton News about the benefits of..
. Leah Collins.
