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Health checks in your 20s, 30s and 40s: What to test and how often
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In Short: New research using Lambeth health data indicates that individuals who attend NHS Health Checks are more likely to live longer, according to reports from Brixton Buzz.
New research using Lambeth health data indicates that individuals who attend NHS Health Checks are more likely to live longer, according to reports from Brixton Buzz. The study, which draws on anonymized NHS data from a diverse community, highlights the potential benefits of early identification and management of health issues.
Researchers found that people who attended at least one NHS Health Check were less likely to die during the study period compared to those who did not attend, according to Brixton Buzz. This finding builds on existing research, which has predominantly focused on less deprived and predominantly White populations.
Cllr Jeremy Isaacs, Lambeth’s joint Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, encourages everyone who is eligible to take up their NHS Health Check when invited. NHS Health Checks are offered to adults aged 40 to 74 who do not already have certain long-term conditions, and they can help identify early signs of problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease, often before symptoms become apparent.
The free appointment, which takes around 20 to 30 minutes, includes checks such as blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol. Finding these issues earlier means people can get advice, support, or treatment that may help prevent more serious health problems in the future, according to Brixton Buzz.
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