Association Between Self-Reported Potentially Modifiable Cardiac Risk Factors and Perceived Need to Improve Physical Health: A Population-Based Study [Preventive Cardiology]

ConclusionsThe cumulative burden of PMRFs is positively associated with PNIPH; however, individual PMRFs differentially contribute to this perception. Among those at highest cardiac risk, ≈1 in 5 denied PNIPH. A better understanding of factors underlying health perceptions and behaviors is needed to capitalize on cardiovascular preventive efforts.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - May 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ramirez, F. D., Chen, Y., Di Santo, P., Simard, T., Motazedian, P., Hibbert, B. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology, Lifestyle, Risk Factors Original Research Source Type: research