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  • The NHS Health Check programme aims to prevent cardiovascular disease by identifying individuals at high risk.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated evidence-based review of the NHS Health Check programme.
  • To re-evaluate six research objectives concerning programme uptake, patient experiences, and effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, etc.) from January 1996 to December 2019.
  • Data extraction and quality appraisal were performed in duplicate using standardized checklists.
  • Narrative synthesis was employed to analyze the collected data.

Main Results:

  • The review included 29 new studies, adding to the 697 identified, showing a 43% increase in research since 2017.
  • NHS Health Checks effectively increased the detection of risk factors (hypertension, high cholesterol) and conditions (diabetes, chronic kidney disease).
  • Programme uptake was higher among women, individuals aged ≥60, and those from more socioeconomically advantaged backgrounds; opportunistic invitations improved uptake in men, younger individuals, and those from more deprived areas.

Conclusions:

  • The NHS Health Check programme is linked to improved detection of cardiovascular disease risk factors and diagnoses, despite some study inconsistencies.
  • Programme uptake varies across different population subgroups.
  • Opportunistic invitation strategies show potential for increasing overall programme participation.