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John Swinney: These Healthy Heart and Lung Checks will not only help identify people at risk of cardiovascular and respiratory…

On the recordAugust 23, 2026
These Healthy Heart and Lung Checks will not only help identify people at risk of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions at an earlier stage but will also empower people to make better, more informed decisions about their health in a way which works for them.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Explaining the benefits of the new health checks.

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