This one-hour course reflects the 2018 New Zealand Ministry of Health's consensus statement on cardiovascular disease risk assessment and management.
Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable and is associated with large within-population health inequalities. In New Zealand, 38% of all deaths are attributable to cardiovascular disease, with deaths in Māori up to four times higher than those in NZ Europeans. Early detection and management of risk factors are vitally important as it can lead to a reduction in morbidity and premature death.