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 .
Prevalence of CVD risk factors and impact of a two-year education program for premenopausal women.
Indicators of cardiovascular disease risk in premenopausal women before , during , and after a 2-year educational intervention measured prevalence of risk and program effectiveness . Women ( n = 277 ) were assigned to either treatment/education ( n = 174 ) or control ( n = 103 ) group . Many had at least one cardiovascular disease risk factor : high BMI ( n = 123 ) ; high-fat diet ( n = 160 ) ; and /or high body fat percent ( n = 136 ) . The treatment group was significant for change in calories from fat ( P < .01 ) . This study shows that premenopausal women have cardiovascular disease risks that should be addressed , and that nutrition education can successfully change dietary behavior
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 .