Question

A 70-year-old Aboriginal woman from a remote community attends for annual health check. According to the National Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessment, which of the following is an appropriate additional screening consideration compared with non-Indigenous peers?

Accepted Answer

Earlier and more frequent screening for diabetes and chronic kidney disease

Answer

Delay diabetes screening until age 60

Answer

No need for cardiovascular risk assessment

Answer

Avoid cervical screening due to low risk

Answer

Routine CT colonography for bowel cancer screening from age 30

Practice question

A 70-year-old Aboriginal woman from a remote community attends for annual health check. According to the National Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessment, which of the following is an appropriate additional screening consideration compared with non-Indigenous peers?