BBC News
Nearly one in 10 heart attacks and strokes in England and Wales could be prevented if routine check-ups were better targeted, say researchers.
Currently, people aged 40 and over are eligible to have their heart health assessed every five years.
But UCL scientists say people at low risk are being checked too often while those considered at high risk are not checked often enough.
They say a personalised approach could save lives without costing any more.
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