Patient-reported GP health assessments rather than individual cardiovascular risk burden are associated with the engagement in lifestyle changes: population-based survey in South Australia.

David Alejandro González-ChicaJacqueline BowdenCaroline MillerMarie LongoMark NelsonChristopher ReidNigel Stocks

Published in: BMC family practice (2019)

More frequent and comprehensive CVD-related assessments by GPs were more important in promoting a healthier lifestyle than the presence of CVD or cardiometabolic risk factors by themselves.

Keyphrases

patient reported
risk factors
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
physical activity
cardiovascular disease
healthcare
public health
social media
mental health
health information
cross sectional
health promotion
climate change
drug induced