NHS Health Checks: an Update on the Debate and Program Implementation in England

Overview

Journal J Ambul Care Manage

Date 2014 Oct 24

PMID 25340472

Citations 7

Authors

Bayad Abdalrahman

Michael Soljak

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Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. In England, the government has adopted a population-wide prevention program for cardiovascular disease, the NHS Health Check program. The program has sparked controversies over the evidence base and feasibility of implementation. We aim to provide an update on the debate and program implementation. In conclusion, the evidence base for the NHS Health Check program has a number of uncertainties and program delivery has been suboptimal. It is important to continue monitoring and evaluating the program to provide the evidence base for future policy direction.

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