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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • Effective cardiovascular prevention hinges on accurate risk perception and communication.
  • Cost-effective interventions are crucial for widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in cardiovascular risk estimation accuracy over one year.
  • To examine the impact of different communication strategies on accuracy and health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based study in Hungary included 200 participants (mean age 56).
  • Cardiovascular risk was calculated using the Framingham Risk Score.
  • Subjective risk perception was compared to objective risk; participants received written feedback, with some also receiving individual or group communication.

Main Results:

  • Accurate risk perception increased from 39.0% to 50.5% (p=0.012) after 12 months.
  • Pessimistic risk estimations significantly decreased (p=0.013).
  • Written-only communication led to significant reductions in weight, BMI, blood pressure, and LDL levels.

Conclusions:

  • Written-only communication can effectively improve cardiovascular health outcomes.
  • Correcting risk perception gaps may be achieved through low-intensity, cost-effective strategies.
  • Primary prevention efforts can benefit from simplified communication approaches.