New tests for over 40's in Government drive to tackle obesity
April 10, 2009
Fat tests for adults over 40 in new Government drive to tackle obesity
Everyone aged between 40 and 74 will be called in to their GP for a 'fat test' and prescribed weight management and exercise if they are found to be overweight, under a new Government drive on obesity.
The NHS Health Checks aim to identify an individual's risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with a personal assessment and tailored advice.
It is the first systematic programme to measure body weight in adults and GPs will be expected to test 2.25m people a year with each person called back on average once every five years for another check.
Full detail in the Daily Telegraph article