[Epidemiology of blood pressure in 4 Swiss cities].

Within the framework of the Swiss National Research Program for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, blood pressure levels of 8140 adults were recorded in four Swiss cities. Repeated measurements yield lower results. The values increase with age and are higher in men than in women.

[Nutrition behavior, eating habits and mass index of 4 Swiss cities].

As part of the Swiss National Research Program for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, body weight and length of the participants were recorded and eating habits were assessed by the 24-h-recall method and dietary history. The body mass index was found to increase with age, pointing to excessive energy intake. The lower the socioeconomic group, the higher the index.

[Smoking habits in 4 Swiss cities].

As part of the Swiss National Research Program on the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, we have investigated smoking habits in four Swiss cities. Results are presented from a stratified sample of 3926 persons aged 16 to 69. 49% of the men and 30% of the women are regular smokers.