Cardiovascular risk reduction in men: A nine-year cohort study

David J. Tangney*, Donna B. Brown, Gavin J. Brown, Gordon J. Prescott

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)743-745
Number of pages3
JournalBritish Journal of General Practice
Volume52
Issue number482
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2002

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular risk factors
  • Exercise
  • Obesity
  • Smoking

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