Heart Day. An experience in cardiovascular risk factor detection in a rural Alaskan population.
This is a summary of the results of a project to influence cardiovascular risk factors in a rural population using a community based clinic with very limited financial and staffing resources. The project, which was well received by the community, was successful in influencing community-wide awareness of cardiovascular risk factors and in screening many people who would otherwise not receive medical care. A significant number of correctable risk factors for cardiovascular disease were discovered.
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Cross Road Medical Center, Glennallen, Alaska.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000413:Alaska; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012424:Rural Population