Table 2.

Summary of the lessons learnt from the survey

Early appointments were appreciated by the participants aged 50 and over

Holding health examinations in each town centre led to good response rates

Flexible appointment dates and times led to good the response rates

Measuring the waist and hip circumference just after measuring weight and height was found most appropriate and acceptable by participants

Carrying out an interview, followed by health examination measurements and then the collection of blood was acceptable to the participants

Explanations of the whole process prior to and during the survey made the experience more enjoyable for the participants

Explanations of the participants' measurements at the end of their health examinations were appreciated by the participants