The purpose of this study is to determine the rate of assaults on staff at Mountain Home VAMC from 1994 to 1996. Data will be analyzed according to staff occupation and work area among other variables. These data will also be compared with violence data from other regional academically-affiliated VAMCs. Whether violent assault episodes are mitigated by facility staff training efforts will be discussed. Veterans Affairs Medical Center Mountain Home, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women.
There is a strong positive correlation between the risk of coronary artery disease and total serum cholesterol. This study describes the instrument used to identify the population at risk. Population at risk was stratified according to total serum cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, ard LDL cholesterol. The value of employee education and behavior modification in lowering cardiovascular risk will be discussed. We conclude that this instrument used in a proactive VA employee health program provides an opportunity for primary prevention of coronary artery disease in this female group.