Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in adults aged 40–79 years in Germany with and without prior coronary heart disease or stroke
Conclusions:
There is a high prevention potential from modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in the general population aged 40–79 years in Germany and among those with prior CHD or stroke. Risk factors are often co-occurring, are interrelated and require combined educational, behavioral, medical and policy approaches.
Source: BMC Public Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julia TruthmannMarkus BuschChrista Scheidt-NaveGert MensinkAntje GößwaldMatthias EndresHannelore Neuhauser Source Type: research
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