Community-based programmes achieved good results for most risk factors except BMI and ( glycated haemoglobin ) HbA1c .
INTRODUCTION Although cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM ) prevention programmes have been effective in urban residents , their effectiveness in non-urban setting s , where cardio-metabolic risk is typically elevated , is unknown .
We systematic ally review ed the effectiveness of primary prevention programmes aim ed at reducing risk factors for CVD/T2DM , including blood pressure , body mass index ( BMI ) , blood lipid and glucose , diet , lifestyle , and knowledge in adults residing in non-urban areas .
Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Newfoundland Population and Modification of Their Level Through Nonpharmacological Intervention
In the rural area of Newfoundl and , 522 residents volunteered for a cardiovascular risk factor evaluation .  Medical history , blood pressure ( BP ) , blood cholesterol , smoking , and body mass index were assessed . Seventy-five percent of the population had at least one of these risk factors . The most frequent condition had been hypercho-lesterolemia in 61 % of respondents . An intensive 6-month educational program aim ed at a group of 41 high-risk individuals led to a significant decline in systolic BP , diastolic BP , body mass index , and serum cholesterol . Although the risk factor levels increased again after termination of the intervention program 6 months later , they have remained below the original values . The results of this pilot study led to a design of a major r and om clinical trial on nonpharmacological therapy , to be implemented in the years 1990–1993
Community-based programmes achieved good results for most risk factors except BMI and ( glycated haemoglobin ) HbA1c .
INTRODUCTION Although cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM ) prevention programmes have been effective in urban residents , their effectiveness in non-urban setting s , where cardio-metabolic risk is typically elevated , is unknown .
We systematic ally review ed the effectiveness of primary prevention programmes aim ed at reducing risk factors for CVD/T2DM , including blood pressure , body mass index ( BMI ) , blood lipid and glucose , diet , lifestyle , and knowledge in adults residing in non-urban areas .