Table 2.

Patient selection criteria

Inclusion criteria
• Aged 40-55 with hypertension and/or hyperlipidaemia
• Aged 56-64
• Attended the practice in the last 12 months
Exclusion criteria by practice	Exclusion criteria by GP
Diagnosed or treated for:	• Has current severe illness or personal circumstances which are of overriding concern;
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease	• Is deceased (up to date medical records generally prevent this)
• Renal disease	• Is no longer a patient of the practice;
• Stroke	• Is unable to speak adequate English;
	• Has diabetes or cardiovascular disease;
	• Is unlikely to be able to read and understand the information sheet and consent form because of significant cognitive impairment (e.g. dementia.)