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A health MOT is just one step towards prevention | Letters
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PUBLISHEDSep 7, 2026, 4:50 PM
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Tackling social and economic conditions must come first, writes Dr Louise Lawson .
Plus letters from James Hibberd , Bob Forster and Dr Giles Youngs Devi Sridhar is right to welcome free cholesterol testing on the NHS in England and blood pressure checks in pharmacies. Such measures can help identify health risks earlier. However, I would take issue with her suggestion…
Main source: The Guardian Health
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