Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 19999
Heart Diseases: Young People
Tabled: 13 December 2024
Answered: 19 December 2024
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to increase access to heart screening for young people through sports and community clubs.
Answer
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) last reviewed screening for sudden cardiac death (SCD) in people under 39 years old in 2019 and concluded that screening should not be offered. More information on this is available at the following link:https:...
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