Population based CVD health risk appraisal. A method to create a "critical mass" of health-conscious people.
This study used a population based screening procedure as a means for a combined strategy for targeting individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease while aiming for a low-risk population. During a five month period 68% of the total target population (2642 out of 3880) men and women attended the screening. We found, 1) that a broad population based health risk appraisal activity, supported by a personal computer as an educational tool and as a means to speed up the handling of each test, was feasible, 2) that it was easy to identify high risk individuals, to be able to offer them further follow-up, and 3) that there is evidence supporting the view that reaching a large proportion of the population in a limited time period, a "critical mass", will contribute to a growing health awareness not only among participants but also among the general population in the actual area.
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Karolinska Institute, Dept. of Social Medicine, Kronan Health Center, Sundbyberg, Sweden.
D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D013548:Sweden / Q000453:epidemiology