[Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Switzerland]
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Sozial- Und Praventivmedizin
|October 1, 1981
Insights
A baseline assessment for cardiovascular disease prevention in Switzerland revealed initial data on blood pressure, plasma cholesterol, and smoking habits. These findings establish a critical benchmark for evaluating the upcoming health education program.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- The study was conducted in Switzerland between 1977 and 1978.
- A stratified random sample was used for data collection.
- The assessment preceded a national health education program focused on cardiovascular disease prevention.
Purpose:
- To establish baseline measurements for key cardiovascular risk factors.
- To gather data on blood pressure, plasma cholesterol, and smoking habits.
- To provide a foundation for evaluating the effectiveness of a primary prevention program.
Summary:
- Baseline data on blood pressure, plasma cholesterol, and smoking habits were collected in Aarau, Solothurn, Nyon, and Vevey.
- The data represents a stratified random sample from Switzerland.
- These results serve as the initial assessment before the 'Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Switzerland' program began.
Impact:
- Provides essential baseline data for the National Research Program lA.
- Enables future comparative analysis of cardiovascular risk factors.
- Informs public health strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention in Switzerland.
Abstract:
Before starting the health education program of the National Research Program lA "Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Switzerland", a baseline assessment in a stratified random sample in Aarau, Solothurn, Nyon and Vevey was performed (1977/1978). Results of this baseline assessment are given for blood pressure, plasma cholesterol and smoking habits.