Framingham risk score for predicting cardiovascular
disease in older adults in Hong Kong
JYY Leung1, SL Lin1, RSY Lee2,
TH Lam1, CM Schooling1,3
1 School of Public Health, The
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2 Elderly Health Service,
Department of Health, Hong Kong
3 School of Public Health and
Health Policy, City University of New York, USA
1. The Framingham risk score, a widely used
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction tool, overestimated the risk
in a large cohort of older Chinese adults in Hong Kong despite
recalibration. It should be used with caution for this population.
2. Our study was limited by the lack of comprehensive laboratory predictors and CVD incidence data. New risk prediction models should be developed for specific settings with CVD incidence data.
2. Our study was limited by the lack of comprehensive laboratory predictors and CVD incidence data. New risk prediction models should be developed for specific settings with CVD incidence data.