Table 2.
Inclusion criteria | |
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• 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.) |