Publications by authors named "Oscar Achon"
Arq Bras Cardiol
May 2015
Article Synopsis
- Cardiovascular diseases are the top global causes of mortality and disability, highlighting the need for prevention strategies.
- A study involving over 15,000 participants implemented an educational program focused on healthy lifestyle changes, showing improvements in weight, smoking rates, and cholesterol levels among those who completed follow-ups.
- Despite the positive outcomes in health metrics, the program experienced significant dropout rates, indicating challenges with patient adherence.
