Web-Based Interventions Targeting Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Middle-Aged and Older People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Cathrien R L Beishuizen Blossom C M Stephan Willem A van Gool Carol Brayne Ronald J G Peters Sandrine Andrieu Miia Kivipelto Hilkka Soininen Wim B Busschers Eric P Moll van Charante Edo Richard

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2016)

Web-based interventions have the potential to improve the cardiovascular risk profile of older people, but the effects are modest and decline with time. Currently, there is insufficient evidence for an effect on incident cardiovascular disease. A focus on long-term effects, clinical endpoints, and strategies to increase sustainability of treatment effects is recommended for future studies.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular risk factors
type diabetes
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
risk assessment
climate change
human health