Effects of Structured Lifestyle Education Program for Individuals With Increased Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Educational Level and Socioeconomic Area.

ABSTRACT: Background. Differences in socioeconomic status contribute to inequalities in lifestyle habits and burden of noncommunicable diseases. We aimed to examine how the effects of a 1-year structured lifestyle education program associate with the participant's educational level and socioeconomic area (SEA) of residence. Methods. One hundred individuals (64% women) with high cardiovascular risk were included. Education level (nonuniversity vs university degree) was self-reported and SEA (low vs high) defined by living in different SEAs. Lifestyle habits and quality of life were self-reported, cardiovascular risk factors and Framingham 10-year cardiovascular disease risk were measured at baseline and after 1 year. Results. Sedentary behavior decreased in both nonuniversity deg

SUBMITTER: Lidin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7781060 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature