Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 196418
Lung Cancer: Screening
Tabled: 1 September 2023
Answered: 7 September 2023
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason lung health checks are not available for people over the age of 74 years who are (a) ex-smokers, (b) smokers and (c) at risk due to their previous work environment.
Answer
Neil O'BrienThe Targeted Lung Health Checks (TLHC) are currently aimed at people aged 55 to 74 who have ever smoked. Medical research has provided evidence to show the benefits of carrying out lung health checks on this age group. There is currently not enough eviden...
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