Heart Risk Quiz

The following Heart Risk Quiz has been developed to help you understand the health risk factors that can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

Take a few minutes to answer the following questions to find out if you might be at risk. If you think you might be, or are not sure, then please consult your doctor.

Are you...?

A man aged between 35-44 years

A man older than 45 years

A woman aged between 45-54 years

A woman older than 55 years

YES

YES

YES

YES

Do you...?

Come from a Māori / Pacific Island or Indian sub continent family

YES
Do you have...?

A father or brother who has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease before the age of 55
OR
A mother or sister who has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease before the age of 65
OR
Have parents or siblings diagnosed with diabetes

YES

Do you...?

Smoke

YES
Has a doctor told you that...?

You have high cholesterol

You have high blood pressure

You have or are at risk of developing diabetes

YES

YES

YES

Do you...?

Eat high fat foods (such as fried foods, gravies, butter, eggs, cream) most days

YES
Do you...?

Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 times per week

Did you know that just half an hour of activity 5 days per week will help keep you healthy?

NO
Is the measurement around your waist...?

If you are a WOMAN, more than 90cm
OR
If you are a MAN, more than 100cm

YES

Have you had any of the following...?
  • Heart attack or angina
  • Stroke or TIA
  • Previous coronary surgery or angioplasty
  • Diabetes

AND you have not seen your doctor for regular check ups?

YES

Thank you for taking time to complete this quiz.
We hope the results will be helpful to you.
Remember: if in doubt, go and see your doctor.

 

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