Absolute risk representation in cardiovascular disease prevention: comprehension and preferences of health care consumers and general practitioners involved in a focus group study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Communicating risk is part of primary prevention of coronary heart disease and stroke, collectively referred to as cardiovascular disease (CVD). In Australia, health organisations have promoted an absolute risk approach, thereby rais...

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Main Authors: Ryan Rebecca, Rogers Sophie, Kaufman Caroline, Edwards Adrian, Cadilhac Dominique, Spink Janet, Hill Sophie, Tonkin Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/108