Uptake of the NHS Health Checks programme in a deprived, culturally diverse setting: cross-sectional study.

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BACKGROUND: The UK is embarking on a national cardiovascular risk assessment programme called NHS Health Checks; in order to be effective, high and equitable uptake is paramount. METHODS: A cross-sectional study, using data extracted from electronic medical records of persons aged 35-74 years estimated to be at a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, to examine the uptake of the Health Checks using logistic regression and statin prescribing. RESULTS: A total of 44.8% of high risk p...

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Authors: Dalton, A; Bottle, A; Okoro, C; Majeed, A; Millett, C

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of public health (Oxford, England)
• Volume: 33
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 422-429
• Publication date: 2011-09-01
• DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdr034
• EISSN: 1741-3850
• ISSN: 1741-3842
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Primary Prevention; Cross-Sectional Studies; Attitude to Health; Adult; Middle Aged; Aged; Patient Compliance; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; Socioeconomic Factors; Great Britain; Male; General Practice; Risk Assessment; Cardiovascular Diseases; National Health Programs; Cultural Diversity; Female