LEVELS OF THE MAJOR RISK INDICATORS OF CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASES IN EASTERN FINLAND PRIOR TO A COMMUNITY-BASED INTERVENTION PROGRAM (THE NORTH KARELIA PROJECT)

  • 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 34  (6) , 359-374
Abstract
The design, implementation and the major results of a study for measuring the prevalent coronary heart disease [CHD] risk indicators in Eastern Finland are presented. The study formed the baseline survey of the North Karelia Project and was conducted in 1972 for a representative random sample of the population aged 25-59 in the county of North Karelia and a matched reference area. Altogether 11,992 persons were examined with a participation rate of 93% in North Karelia and 90% in the reference area. The prevalence rates of the hard CHD risk indicators (blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and triglycerides) are presented and reference is made to the prevalence rates of some other softer risk indicators. The level of the hard risk indicators is high and this is especially true for the younger males. The 2 areas resemble each other closely in these respects as was anticipated. Results are reviewed from the point of view of the primary preventive program.

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