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

Br J Gen Pract. 2002 Sep;52(482):743-5.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Cohort Studies
  • Exercise
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / prevention & control
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Management
  • Smoking Prevention