People over the age of 40 in England will be sent a blood test for home use to help reduce heart disease and obesity.
Digital NHS health checks, which will also include an online health questionnaire, will be launched next spring for people aged between 40 and 74. It is understood around 15 million people will be eligible, with roughly one million online checks to be carried out over the next four years.
The tests will check cholesterol levels with patients asked to take a blood pressure test at a pharmacy, alongside the online assessment covering details such as weight, height, diet, alcohol intake, as well as exercise levels. Results from the tests will be provided online with help available to anyone showing early signs of issues such as diabetes or heart disease.
