ESC Congress 2026 Abstract
UK health check attendance linked to lower risk of death
Non-attendees had higher death rates over ten years than attendees, with a hazard ratio—a comparison of event rates over time—of 1.35.Non-attendees had higher death rates over ten years than attendees, with a hazard ratio—a comparison of event rates over time—of 1.35.
Cohort · 974,299 peopleInterventions
Who was studied974,299 eligible adults aged 40–74, ten years, against attendees
What changedAll-cause mortality was higher in non-attendees than attendees (hazard ratio 1.35)
The catchOnly covered eligible adults aged 40–74 without existing cardiovascular disease or diabetes