Question

A 42-year-old Aboriginal man with type 2 diabetes, hypertension and smoking presents to his GP in a remote community for an annual health check. Which preventive health activity is specifically emphasised in the National Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, beyond standard Australian recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Early and more frequent cardiovascular risk assessment starting at a younger age

Answer

Cervical screening

Answer

Colon cancer screening starting at age 60

Answer

Avoiding all vaccinations due to side effects

Answer

Screening for prostate cancer with PSA from age 30

Practice question