Abstract
Cardiovascular risk scores improved in a cohort of 500 males aged 20 to 50 years over a nine-year period. The major component of the risk improvement was a reduction in smoking habits. A disappointing finding is the increased number of obese subjects and those not participating in regular exercise. Altering these trends must now be a priority for all health professionals. The effects of community-based and primary care health promotion are likely to be synergistic with those of national mass media campaigns.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 743-745 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | British Journal of General Practice |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 482 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2002 |
Keywords
- Cardiovascular risk factors
- Exercise
- Obesity
- Smoking