THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister Veena George on Thursday said in the Assembly that free health check-ups will be conducted once a year for all those above the age of 30 to detect lifestyle diseases. A registry of lifestyle diseases will be created. This check-up has started in 140 panchayats. So far 1.3 lakh people have undergone check-ups. A campaign will be conducted to prevent kidney disease, which comes as a part of the lifestyle. Peritoneal dialysis, which can be done at home, will be popularized instead of expensive hemodialysis.