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Author and Year:
Jalkanen L 1991
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The effect of a weight reduction program on cardiovascular risk factors among overweight hypertensives in primary health care.
Authors:
Jalkanen L
Journal:
Scandinavian journal of social medicine
Year of publication:
1991
Volume:
19
Issue:
1
Page numbers:
66-71
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
The subjects were 35-59 years old, their diastolic blood pressure was 95 mm Hg or more, their body mass index 27-34 kp/m2 and they were motivated and volunteered.
Exclusion Criteria:
Research Purpose:
The aim of the study was to test the effect of a non-pharmacological weight reduction program on cardiovascular risk factors among overweight hypertensives in a primary health care setting.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias
Study Location:
Finland
Source(s) of Funding:
Not reported
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