Documenting Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Risk and Disease Within an Aboriginal Cohort

Abstract

Aim: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience high burden of cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic conditions, often manifesting in multimorbidity and contributing to over one third of life expectancy differentials. This article explores cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) health within an Aboriginal cohort by documenting the burden of early risk, disease and factors associated with disease progression. Methods: A prospective longitudinal cohort of 601 Aboriginal people living in Central Australia spanning 2008–2016 was utilised. Research was driven by and based on community priorities and partnerships. Baseline data included questionnaires, clinical assessments and primary h..