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NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England

The Guardian 31 Aug

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NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England — Sources: The Guardian

Checks at pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84 are aimed at identifying those at risk of heart attack or stroke The 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 n

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