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. 1976 Spring;4(1):45-74.
doi: 10.1177/109019817600400103.

Behavioral science applied to cardiovascular health: progress and research needs in the modification of risk-taking habits in adult populations

A L McAlister, J W Farquhar, C E Thoresen, N Maccoby

Behavioral science applied to cardiovascular health: progress and research needs in the modification of risk-taking habits in adult populations

A L McAlister et al. Health Educ Monogr. 1976 Spring.

Abstract

Epidemiological and experimental studies provide evidence that a complex of behavioral, biological and environmental factors interact in the etiology of many cardiovascular diseases. A survey of research and theory concerning training and counseling programs for adult populations is provided. Six basic behavioral recommendations are made for the maintenance of cardiovascular health. Problems in the design of mass media and interpersonal campaigns to alter the health habits of large populations are considered.

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