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Free Cholesterol Tests Expand to East London Pharmacies
9 Jan
Summary
- Free cholesterol tests are expanding to 70 pharmacies in East London.
- A quick finger-prick blood test estimates heart problem risk over 10 years.
- Pilot identified 163 individuals at high risk for heart attack or stroke.
An important health initiative providing free cholesterol tests is significantly expanding its reach. The program will now be available in 70 pharmacies throughout east London, aiming to detect early signs of severe cardiovascular diseases. This expansion builds on a successful pilot program conducted last year.
The service utilizes a rapid seven-minute finger-prick blood test. This test provides individuals with their cholesterol levels and offers an estimation of their potential risk for heart problems within the next ten years. The goal is to empower individuals with crucial health information.
Clinical lead Sotoros Antoniou reported that approximately 1,000 people have already received tests. Of these, 163 were identified as being at high risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke, underscoring the program's effectiveness in identifying at-risk individuals.
