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Putting prevention first: vascular checks, risk assessment and management; impact assessment

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9 December 2008
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Vascular diseases include heart disease, strokes, diabetes and kidney disease. A univeral risk assessment and management programme could significantly increase uptake of the preventative interventions, and offers a real opportunity to reduce health inequalities.