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Findings reveal low awareness of cardiovascular risk factors in primary care patients, suggesting a need for improved prevention strategies.
A substantial proportion of high-risk primary care patients in Croatia lack awareness of their cardiovascular risk factor values and targets. Awareness alone appears insufficient to drive meaningful behavioral change or improve clinical outcomes. These findings highlight the need for more comprehensive, person-centered prevention strategies that go beyond risk communication to achieve effective CVD risk reduction.
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