[THE IMPACT OF A COMMUNITY INTERVENTION PROGRAM IN ISRAELI WORKSITES TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES].

Introduction: Atherosclerosis is the main cause of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality in the western world. Detection and treatment of risk factors (such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus) reduce CV events. We have shown cost utility in reducing these CV risk factors in community clinics and community centers.