J Hum Hypertens
March 2022
The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence, awareness, and control of hypertension in an apparently healthy company population. We conducted a cross-sectional study on a total sample of 2058 individuals with a mean age of 38 ± 9 years, enrolled for the first time to the Ferrari corporate wellness program "Formula Benessere". Hypertension was defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) level ≥140 mmHg or diastolic BP (DBP) ≥90 mmHg or use of antihypertensive medication, whereas BP control was defined as BP level <130/80 mmHg.
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September 2018
Introduction: Preventive strategies based on advice and interventions on lifestyle habits represent the most powerful resource available to reduce the burden of cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Workplace represents an unmissable context for lifestyle changes at population level.
Aim: To evaluate the mid-term efficacy of a corporate wellness program in a cohort of healthy and physically active employees of the Ferrari car manufacturer.