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For adults in England aged 40-74 without a pre-existing cardiovascular (CVD) condition, it checks your circulatory and vascular health and what your risk of getting a disabling vascular disease is. You will be invited once every five years under this programme, unless you are identified as high risk or have one of the conditions, you will then be reviewed annually by your GP. Cardiovascular disease covers many diseases.
Aged 40-74 without a pre-existing cardiovascular (CVD) condition like diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease or other CVD condition, you can expect to receive an invitation from your GP inviting you for a free NHS Health Check once every five years. If you think you are eligible why wait, contact your GP
As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing something dangerous like high blood pressure, heart disease or type 2 diabetes. For example being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers.
Your NHS Health Check can spot early signs and help prevent these happening to you, which means you'll be more likely to enjoy life for longer. Those aged 65 plus are also given information regarding dementia.
Nothing, they are free to patients.
Small changes to your habits can have a surprising effect on your health. For example, giving up smoking dramatically reduces your risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer, and so does regular physical activity, eating healthily and drinking sensibly. Making these changes could add many years to your life.
NHS Website: What happens at an NHS Health Check? - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
What this self-assessment does:
Heart age tool: What's your heart age? - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
High blood pressure can raise your risk of developing serious conditions like heart disease and dementia. Known as the ‘silent killer’, high blood pressure rarely has obvious symptoms but, left untreated, it increases your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Whilst you may need medication, the good news is that you may well be able to lower your blood pressure through lifestyle changes such as: