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Effects of a simplified programme for dietary treatment of hyperlipdaemia in primary health care.

Effects of a simplified programme for dietary treatment of hyperlipdaemia in primary health care.

Authors :
Nydahl M
Gustafsson IB
Eriksson H
Vessby B
Bjernulf A
Source :
Scandinavian journal of primary health care [Scand J Prim Health Care] 1994 Jun; Vol. 12 (2), pp. 128-36.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate a model for dietary treatment of hyperlipidaemia in primary health care.<br />Design: The participating men received their initial dietary instructions from a dietitian, in a group, together with their wives. Thereafter the nurses used a checklist to evaluate dietary compliance throughout the year. The participants completed a simplified food frequency questionnaire six times during the study period.<br />Results: Throughout the year the total body weight, body mass index (BMI), total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and LDL/HDL cholesterol ratio decreased significantly. HDL cholesterol was significantly increased after one year.<br />Setting: The Industrial Health Care Centre, Ovansiljans Företagshälsovård AB in Mora, Sweden.<br />Participants: 35 men, aged 39-63 years (mean 51), with hyperlipidaemia, discovered at a health survey of persons attending an industrial health care centre.<br />Conclusion: A simplified model for treatment of hyperlipidaemic patients can improve the dietary habits in the long term.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0281-3432
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Scandinavian journal of primary health care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7973191
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/02813439409003687