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A health MOT is just one step towards prevention | Letters

Tackling social and economic conditions must come first, writes Dr Louise Lawson .

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Dr Louise Lawson argues that addressing social and economic conditions must precede medical interventions. In response, letters from James Hibberd, Bob Forster and Dr Giles Youngs praise the NHS’s free cholesterol testing and pharmacy blood‑pressure checks, noting they can spot health risks earlier. The writers challenge Lawson’s claim that a “health MOT” is “precisely what prevention is all about,” suggesting that such a device would be a more comprehensive approach.

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