The NHS in England is launching a new initiative to provide free cholesterol checks at pharmacies, targeting adults between 40 and 84 to help detect early signs of heart disease or stroke. These quick, seven-minute finger-prick tests will be rolled out nationally to identify individuals at higher risk before serious health issues develop. The program aims to significantly cut deaths from heart disease and strokes over the coming years by catching potential problems sooner. The move marks the first time such tests will be widely available on the high street.
Checks at pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84 are aimed at identifying those at risk of heart attack or strokeThe NHS in England is to offer free finger-prick blood tests for cholesterol on the high street for the first time under plans to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within the next decade.The seven-minute tests will be available at participating pharmacies as part of a national rollout to spot “ticking timebombs” earlier. Continue reading...
