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Showing 1 to 20 of 34 for “"Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors"”.
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Motivational Interviewing Group to Address Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
… group treatment manual for adults diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, who were displaying adverse health behaviors that were modifiable by lifestyle change. In order to create the manual, an extensive literature review was conducted in the areas of the prevalence of chronic illness in the …
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The Associations Between Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Cognitive Function
Cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) are known to contribute to vascular cognitive impairment and dementia in later life. Their modifiability provides a promising avenue for reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. This thesis summarizes the associations the current literature identifies …
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women
<p>In spite of the reductions in cardiovascular disease mortality over the last several years, cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death in the U.S. Prior to menopause, women have approximately 2.5-4.5 times lower risk of cardiovascular disease than do men of a similar age. …
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Cardiovascular disease risk factors in the urban black population in Cape Town
Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.
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Knowledge and behaviours of Indo-Canadians about cardiovascular disease risk factors and prevention
… that East Indians suffer higher rates of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality than the other white populations (Hughes, raval, and Raftery, 1985; Hughes, Yeo, et al., 1990; McKeigue, Marmot, Adelstein, etal., 1985; McKeigue & Marmot, 1988). There is limited knowledge available …
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INVESTIGATING INDICATOR ASSOCIATIONS AND USABILITY CHARACTERISTICS FOR MEASURING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK FACTORS IN CHILDREN
… relationship between various indicators of CVD risk in children in order to determine the most efficient and useful set of measurements to characterize CVD risk. <strong><em>Method</em></strong>: A total of 354 children (193 girls and 161 boys; age: 9-12 years) participated in the (S)Partners …
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The effect of soy isoflavone intake on cardiovascular disease risk factors - potential role of equol
… of flavonoids found in soybeans, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the current evidence is inconsistent. The capability to produce the isoflavone metabolite equol in 20-60 % of the population might underlie the benefits of isoflavone intake on vascular health. In a …
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Effect of Obesity on the Traditional and Emerging Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in African American Women
… Obesity is a growing health care concern with cardiovascular disease (CVD) implications. African American women (AAW) have the highest prevalence rate of obesity and highest CVD morbidity and mortality rate of all ethnic groups. The traditional CVD risk factors have not been sufficient to …
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Early Manifestation of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Offspring of Mothers with Previous History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
… maternal gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in offspring. Subjects and Methods: A total of 298 offspring (202 offspring of GDM mothers and 96 offspring of mothers with impaired glucose tolerance [IGT]) participated in the study. CVD risk factors …
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Effects of APOA1/C3/A4/A5 Gene Cluster and Flavonoids Intake on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in U.S. Populations
… genes and flavonoids intake on how they impact cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks among U.S. adults. We focused on four aims: (1) to estimate the dietary flavonoids intake among U.S. adults; (2) to determine the effects of flavonoids consumption on blood lipids among U.S. adults; (3) to …
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Comparing Distance-Based Vs. Time-Based Exercise Prescriptions Of Walking And Running For Improvement Of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
… (Haskell et al., 2007; Pate et al., 1995). Brisk walking and jogging are commodes of exercise that is easily measured and evaluated by a self-report method that is comin both clinical and research settings. Some research has suggested that walking for distance as opposed to walking for time …
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Endothelial dysfunction in rheumatoid arthritis: the role of inflammation and classical cardiovascular disease risk factors on the microvasculature and the macrovasculature
… (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of the joints with predominant symptoms of pain, swelling and stiffness. Patients with RA are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The exact mechanism for this is unknown, but RA disease-related inflammation has been postulated …
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Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Atherosclerosis in Male Syrian Golden Hamsters by Peanuts, Peanut Oil and Fat Free Peanut Flour
North Carolina State University Theses Food Science.
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Changes in dietary intakes and cardiovascular disease risk factors in black South Africans from 2005 to 2015 : the PURE-SA-NW study
… are linked to an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally, but also in South Africa in particular. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified NCDs as the leading cause of death worldwide. The 2018 NCD report of the WHO revealed that the majority (19%) of NCD deaths in South …
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A Study of Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients in Relationship to Post Transplant Coronary Artery Disease
<p>Post transplant coronary artery disease influences short and long-term survival of pediatric heart transplant recipients. Associated cardiovascular disease risk factors among non-heart transplant adult and pediatric heart populations for development of coronary artery disease have been …
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Microvascular endothelial function in a multi-ethnic group of apparently healthy South African men and women: Implications for testing and the relationship between insulin resistance and microvascular reactivity
Endothelial dysfunction is associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors and precedes structural changes in the blood vessels that occur prior to clinical manifestations. Measuring ethnic differences in microvascular endothelial function will provide insight into the disparate …
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The Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease and Associated Risk Factors among Sexual and Gender Minorities in Texas: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2015, 2017, and 2019
… LGBTQ+ community, have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease than their cisgender heterosexual peers in the United States. In addition, there is mounting evidence that suggests SGM adults have an increased exposure to cardiovascular disease risk factors throughout their lifespan, and …
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Force Health Protection: Applied Epidemiology in the Australian Defence Force
… design; an evaluation of the ADF notifiable diseases surveillance system; estimating the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in the ADF population using data from Periodic Health Examinations and comparison with Australian general population data; and a study on the epidemiology …
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Force Health Protection: Applied Epidemiology in the Australian Defence Force
… design; an evaluation of the ADF notifiable diseases surveillance system; estimating the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in the ADF population using data from Periodic Health Examinations and comparison with Australian general population data; and a study on the epidemiology …
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