Table 3

Preventive procedures performed by GPs expressed in percentages, numbers of targeted patients (n) and 95% confidence intervals (CI)

CategoriesPreventive proceduresPerformance (%)95% CI (%)n
Vaccinations and serologiesDiphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis44.8442.87 to 46.812453
Pertussis28.9524.60 to 33.30418
Rubella34.9730.45 to 39.48429
Toxoplasmosis14.388.69 to 20.08146
Influenza52.6649.33 to 55.98866
Cardiovascular risk factorSmoking assessment in the population:11.4010.14 to 12.662448
Still smoking in the group previously known as smoker56.7451.80 to 61.68386
Detailed evaluation of tobacco consumption48.7043.72 to 53.69386
Evaluation of tobacco addiction using test5.443.18 to 7.70386
Blood pressure95.6894.87 to 96.482452
Dyslipidaemia screening92.8491.64 to 94.041774
Screening for diabetes93.5392.43 to 94.641887
AnthropometryMeasurement of weight78.2376.60 to 79.862453
Measurement of height45.3343.36 to 47.302453
Measurement of body mass index25.6423.91 to 27.372453
CancersBreast cancer62.4859.05 to 65.91765
Cervical cancer23.5421.15 to 25.941202
Colorectal cancer51.6148.64 to 54.591085
Prostate cancer63.7055.90 to 71.50146
AddictionsEvaluation of alcohol consumption11.229.97 to 12.472451
Evaluation of alcohol addiction using test0.570.27 to 0.872451
Cognitive disorders1 MMSEa performed13.3510.07 to 16.63412
MMSE performed in the last year7.044.57 to 9.51412
Risk of fallingAsking ‘have you ever fallen ‘2.190.77 to 3.60411
‘Up and go’ test1.950.61 to 3.28411
Walking and talking1.700.45 to 2.95411
Standing on one foot1.700.45 to 2.95411
Sternal press1.220.16 to 2.28411
  • a Mini-Mental State Examination.