A 23-year-old Aboriginal man from a remote community attends a GP clinic for a health check. He is asymptomatic and has no known chronic illness. Acco...

Question

A 23-year-old Aboriginal man from a remote community attends a GP clinic for a health check. He is asymptomatic and has no known chronic illness. According to the 2023 Australian CVD risk guideline, which statement regarding CVD risk assessment is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

First Nations adults should have CVD risk assessment starting from age 30 years

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CVD risk assessment is not recommended until age 45 years in all adults

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CVD risk assessment is unnecessary if they are non-smokers

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Only lipid levels need to be checked; blood pressure is optional

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First Nations adults should only be screened if they have symptoms

au-amc MCQ (SBA): CVD risk assessment in First Nations people

A 23-year-old Aboriginal man from a remote community attends a GP clinic for a health check. He is asymptomatic and has no known chronic illness. According to the 2023 Australian CVD risk guideline, which statement regarding CVD risk assessment is most accurate?