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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.) | |
