OBSERVATION NOTED ON DC-CAM VISIT IN BAK NIM VILLAGE, KAMPOT PROVINCE
March 26, 2023
Health Screening for 43 Khmer Rouge Survivors disclosed the following health Issues: 1.4% were found to have Diabetes type; 2.50 % have complicated heart problems ranging from complete Bundle Branch block to Wolfe-Parkinson-white Symdrome which are results of Coronary insufficiency; 3.40% have previous Myocardial Infarction who needs to have follow up to prevent another heart attack. This group is probably candidate for further investigation like angiogram and angioplasty 5. Only 2% who are relatively seemingly normal but the still with problems of aging process like arthritis, poor vision 6.1% have ptyregium in the sclera which need to have surgically removal. This due to constant exposure from the sun 7. This group needs to have frequent follow up because of increased risk of sudden death.
Doctor Demosthenes “Demy” Reyes
A Private Medical Service Provider
for Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam)’s Advancing the Rights
and Improving the Conditions of the Health of Khmer Rouge Survivors
Mom Kay & Tun Aun
Photo by Youk Chhang
Documentation Center of Cambodia Archives
