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  • Title: Modifiable cardiac risk factors of smoking, elevated serum cholesterol and hypertension: a community survey.
    Author: Crossman J, Kirk-Gardner R, Eyjolfsson K.
    Journal: Can J Public Health; 1992; 83(6):437-40. PubMed ID: 1286446.
    Abstract:
    This descriptive study assessed the prevalence, perceptions and practices of community residents concerning three risk factors most commonly associated with coronary heart disease: smoking behaviour, hypertension and elevated blood cholesterol/dietary factors. One thousand questionnaires were randomly mailed to residents with a response rate of 48.1%. Results indicated that residents identify smoking and dietary factors as major risks for the development of heart disease. Although the prevalence of hypertension and the frequency of blood pressure screening was similar to other provincial and community surveys that investigated cardiac behaviours, differences were found with the prevalence of smoking behaviour, the frequency of blood cholesterol screening, and knowledge and practices of dietary behaviour. As a result of the study, target groups have been identified and programs have been recommended to meet community needs.
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