More fundamental and practical indices based on the data analysis of NIPPON DATA 80 might be needed for clinical settings.

摘要

Five years have passed since the risk assessment chart developed from NIPPON DATA80 was released. There is no doubt that it is an innovative tool, corresponding to the Framingham Score, that can be applied to Japanese people. However, we occasionally face some problems when we apply it in the clinical setting.The risk assessment chart is a model that assesses risk by estimating the probability of death from cardiovascular disease based on various risk factors. The chart does not involve complex calculations and includes 6 color-coded ranks, thus providing a quick reference in the clinical setting. The range in which values can be extrapolated is indicated, thereby obviating the risk of extrapolating extreme values that is associated with formulas. At this point this chart can be an innovative tool.