TY - JOUR T1 - Risk assessment in the prevention of coronary heart disease: a policy statement. Coronary Prevention Group. JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 467 LP - 469 VL - 40 IS - 340 A2 - , Y1 - 1990/11/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/40/340/467.abstract N2 - Assessing an individual's risk of coronary heart disease should involve an examination of all the main risk factors in a setting where follow up advice and treatment is available if required. A selective approach to cholesterol testing is suggested and a range of recommendations are made for primary care workers and other health professionals, health authorities and government. This paper represents the consensus view of a wide range of bodies and it is intended to be the first in a series of publications on how to carry out risk assessment and provide consequent services. ER -