The 'FINDRISC' (Finnish Diabetes Risk Score) is used to estimate the 10-year risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A score of ≥15 points indicates:
- A Low risk — no intervention needed
- B Slightly elevated risk — lifestyle counselling advised
- C High risk — approximately 1 in 3 chance of developing diabetes ✓
- D Definitive diabetes diagnosis — OGTT mandatory
Correct answer: C. High risk — approximately 1 in 3 chance of developing diabetes
Explanation
FINDRISC score ≥15 corresponds to a 10-year risk of approximately 33% (1 in 3) of developing type 2 diabetes, indicating high risk. Scores ≤7 are low risk (1%), 8–11 slightly elevated (4%), 12–14 moderate (17%), 15–20 high (33%), and >20 very high (50%). At high risk, structured lifestyle intervention (weight loss, physical activity) is recommended to prevent or delay diabetes onset.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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