Behavioural counselling in general practice about risk of CHD. Study was grossly underpowered

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F D Hobbs. BMJ. 2000.

. 2000 Jul 1;321(7252):49; author reply 50.

doi: 10.1136/bmj.321.7252.49/b.

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Behavioural counselling in general practice for the promotion of healthy behaviour among adults at increased risk of coronary heart disease: randomised trial.
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