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

• Main Authors: Ryan Rebecca (Author), Rogers Sophie (Author), Kaufman Caroline (Author), Edwards Adrian (Author), Cadilhac Dominique (Author), Spink Janet (Author), Hill Sophie (Author), Tonkin Andrew (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...