The impact of perception bias for cardiovascular disease risk on physical activity and dietary habits.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant public health challenge in China. Accurate perception of individual CVD risk is crucial for timely intervention and preventive strategies. This study aimed to determine the alignment between CVD risk perception levels and objectively calculated CVD risk levels, then investigate the disparity in physical activity and healthy diet habits among distinct CVD risk perception categories.

Methods

From March to August 2022, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in Zhejiang Province using convenience sampling. Participants aged between 20 and 80 years, without prior diagnosis of CVD were included. CVD risk perception was evaluated with the Chinese version of the Attitude and Beliefs about Cardiovascular Disease Risk Percep

SUBMITTER: Guo Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650683 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature