title: [Primary prevention of ischemic heart disease in a homogeneous young military population group].
abstract: The authors submit a report on the implementation of primary preventive provisions against ischaemic heart disease in a homogeneous group of young soldiers. The investigation was pursued for five years. After screening of risk factors the implementation of principles of primary prevention was started: a rational diet, control of smoking and control of obesity: Aimed comprehensive psychological and educational provisions were made in the whole group. Physical activity was increased to improve their physical fitness. The following other parameters were monitored: laboratory values, ECG tracing, somatic examination, etc. The results obtained in the intervention group were compared with those obtained in the control group, where the comprehensive preventive provisions were not made. The investigation revealed some possibilities how to implement primary prevention in practice. Positive and negative experience is discussed.
authors.affiliation: I. interní klinika FNsP, Martin.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kvĕtenský
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bestvina
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003604:Czechoslovakia; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D011322:Primary Prevention
vernacular_title: Primární prevence ischemické choroby srdecní u homogenní skupiny mladé vojenské populace.