The epidemiology of coronary heart disease Flashcards
1
Q
Most people die of CVD globally than any other cause, true or false?
A
True
2
Q
What is the definition of the word ‘risk’?
A
Probability of an event in a given time period
3
Q
What is the prevention paradox? What does this mean?
A
A preventative measure that brings large benefits to the community offers little to each participating individual
- It means that reducing the risk of people at low risk may have more impact than targeting people at high risk
4
Q
The population impact of risk factors is influenced by what?
A
How common they are, as well as how strong their effect is
