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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 people who attend NHS Health Checks are more likely to live longer, according to reports.
New research using Lambeth health data indicates that people who attend NHS Health Checks are more likely to live longer, according to reports. This finding highlights the potential benefits of early identification and management of health issues, especially in diverse populations where previous research has been limited.
The study, drawing on anonymized NHS data from Lambeth, shows that individuals who attended at least one NHS Health Check were less likely to die during the study period compared to those who did not. 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. These checks can help identify early signs of problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease, often before symptoms become apparent. Finding these issues earlier can lead to better advice, support, or treatment, potentially preventing more serious health problems in the future.
The checks typically take around 20 to 30 minutes and include blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol checks. Individuals aged 40 to 74 are usually invited for these checks every five years, but the frequency can vary based on individual health needs and risk factors. Dr. Prashant Sinha, Head of Emergency at PSRI Hospital, advises that preventive testing should be guided by age, personal and family history, lifestyle, and previous results rather than a fixed calendar.
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- “Not every healthy person needs a full package of blood tests every year,” said Dr Sinha.
- “A doctor can make a good schedule of testing, depending on the level of risk for a person,” Dr Sinha said.