A comparison of perceived and objective CVD risk in a general population.
This report examines correspondence between perceived and objective (American Heart Association's RISKO) risk of heart attack and stroke in a randomly selected sample from two surveys (n = 4,171) conducted in each of two New England cities, in 1981-82 and 1983-84, respectively. Results confirmed prior reports that people tend to underestimate their CVD (cardiovascular disease) risk and showed that estimates of those at lowest risk were most accurate.
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Pawtucket Heart Health Program, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island 02860.
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Rakowski
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Carleton
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders; D004493:Education; D005260:Female; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction; D012307:Risk Factors; D012647:Self-Assessment