Biopsychosocial

• What is an NHS Health Check?

  Aimed at adults in England 40-74

  Checks vascular/circulatory health & works out risk of developing diabetes, CKD & stroke

  Every 5 years as long as you don't have any existing vascular condition
• What is the social constructive of risk?

  Influences of risk behaviours...

  • Cognitive factors (individual traits, thinking style, perception)
  • Biological factors (ntrs, genetics)
  • Developmental factors (maturation, evolution)
  • Social factors (social groups)
• What are the mental risks associated with cocaine use?

  Feeling depressed, anxious, run down & paranoid
• How many people in the UK have HTN?

  Around 1/3 of adults have HTN
• What are the social risks associated with cocaine use?

  Addiction

  Expensive
• What are NHS Health Checks?

  Free check-ups of overall health

  Can tell if you are at high risk of certain health problems
• Who gets NHS Health Checks?

  Offered to anyone 40-74 who do not have pre-existing condition
• What happens at NHS Health Checks?

  Measure height, weight, waist, BP, cholesterol & blood sugar

  Asked about smoking, drinking, family history & physical activity
• Why do people not attend NHS Health Checks?

  Not received letter

  No symptoms

  Lack of flexible appointments available

  Transport issues

  Embarrassment/stigma

  Lack of concern

  Believe check to be 'unnecessary'

  Poor doctor-patient relationship

  Scared of results