Dr. Prasanna guided the TANKER Awareness and Prevention Program (TAPP) team of TANKER Foundation conduct a screening camp for 95 employees of GoDB Tech Private Limited, Perungudi, Chennai, Thursday, March 5, 2026. He also advised them on having a healthy lifestyle to prevent lifestyle-related diseases.

Date: 5.3.2026
Place: TVH Agnitio Park (IT Park), Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Perungudi, Chennai.
Venue: GoDB Tech Private Limited, Perungudi, Chennai.
Number of participants: 95 employees
Tests done: BMI, blood pressure, capillary blood glucose, urine
Doctor: Dr. Prasanna
TAPP team Members: Mrs. Ramapriya, Mr. Hemeshwaran, Mrs. Deepa, Mrs. Bhuvana
Volunteers: Two students from ANEW and Ms. Kaviya (Intern) from University of Madras.
Remarks: A total of 95 employees of GoDB Tech Private Limited, participated in the screening camp.

The results revealed that 11 individuals had elevated blood sugar levels and 28 participants had high blood pressure. Among them, 10 were newly-identified with high blood sugar and 26 were newly-identified with high blood pressure.

In addition, 11 individuals showed abnormalities in the urine test, and 40 participants were found to have BMI above the normal range.

In all, 15 high-risk individuals were referred to the nearest primary health centre (PHC) for follow-up.

Dr. Prasanna also provided dietary advice and health guidance to the employees on maintaining a balanced diet and adopting a healthy lifestyle to prevent lifestyle-related diseases.