Community-Dwelling Adults' Perceived Versus Actual Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity Levels and Related Factors.

Published in: Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP (2023)

Adults have an optimistic risk perception regarding CVD risk, BMI, and physical activity levels. It may be beneficial to periodically assess actual risks to change skewed perceptions of CVD and risk factors. These findings will inform the development of tailored intervention strategies and policies for these adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
cardiovascular disease
community dwelling
risk factors
body mass index
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
depressive symptoms
mental health
metabolic syndrome
risk assessment