Risk Factors Flashcards
1
Q
Waist circumference for men and women
A
40” (102 cm) and 35” (88 cm) respectively
2
Q
Premature deaths from CHD greater for manual workers than non manual. True/False?
A
True, 58% higher.
3
Q
ASSIGN score above ___ requires treatment
A
20
4
Q
When is risk scoring not relevant?
A
When the patient has atherosclerosis
5
Q
Most common cause of premature death
A
CHD
6
Q
Ethnic differences
A
South Asians - higher risk
Black Caribbean & Africans - much lower.
7
Q
Proportional risk reduction is independent of ______________ .
A
Absolute level of risk factor
