Screening the population for all risk factors for heart disease is not a cost-effective way of reducing disease, according to researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In a paper in tomorrow's British Medical Journal, they say the most cost effective screening is to measure blood pressure and ask about history of heart disease.
Register to continue
Why register?
- Registration is free and only takes a moment
- Once registered, you can read 3 articles a month
- Sign up for our newsletter
Subscribe
Or subscribe for unlimited access to:
- Unlimited access to news, views, insights & reviews
- Digital editions
- Digital access to 罢贬贰’蝉 university and college rankings analysis
Already registered or a current subscriber? Login