Differences in beliefs about heart disease risk factors between men and women

Differences in beliefs about heart disease risk factors between men and women

A questionnaire survey of 706 adults (639 women, 67 men) who attended an extension-related meeting assessed whether differences existed in beliefs about heart disease risk factors between women and men. The survey determined that men were more likely than women to report a lack of belief about sever...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1986-06, Vol.86 (6), p.786-788
Hauptverfasser: Kline, R.L, Terry, R.D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Aged
Attitude to Health
CARDIOPATHIE
Coronary Disease - etiology
DIETA
ENFERMEDADES CARDIACAS
Epidemiologic Methods
Feeding Behavior
Female
Humans
IOWA
Life Style
Male
Middle Aged
REGIME ALIMENTAIRE
RIESGO
Risk
RISQUE
Sex Factors
SEXE
SEXO
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Zusammenfassung:A questionnaire survey of 706 adults (639 women, 67 men) who attended an extension-related meeting assessed whether differences existed in beliefs about heart disease risk factors between women and men. The survey determined that men were more likely than women to report a lack of belief about several major dietary and life-style factors recommended to the public for heart disease prevention, suggesting that nutrition and health campaigns directed toward men are needed. The survey results for 7 belief statements are summarized and discussed.(wz)
ISSN:0002-8223
1878-3570
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8223(21)04022-0