Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease - a Rural Perspective
The second of the risk factor surveys was undertaken in the Corangamite Shire of south weest Victoria. The survey aimed to estimate the prevalence of recognised risk factors for cardiovascular disease and to raise community awareness about cardiovascular disease and provide a comprehensive ‘health screen’ for participating volunteers.In total 205 females and 177 males participated in comprehensive health checks and a further 20 women and 13 men completed a questionnaire. Participation rate amongst those invited to join the study was 47% for females and 39% for males. Participation rates were lowest in the age group 25–44 years. All participants received a feedback letter.
This study was managed by Dr Andrew Baird and was funded by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Sanofi-Aventis Pty Ltd.