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- - This study examined a cardiovascular risk assessment program for soldiers aged 40 and older to find hidden health risks and check if they followed up on medical advice.
- - Soldiers participated by undergoing tests like blood tests, waist measurements, and blood pressure checks, with a healthcare professional providing feedback and follow-up recommendations.
- - Although the program identified many soldiers needing further evaluation, only 24% of those advised to seek medical care actually did, suggesting that stronger follow-up efforts are needed to ensure proper treatment.
Article Abstract
Objective: This study analyzed a worksite-based cardiovascular risk assessment offered to soldiers aged 40 and older to identify unrecognized cardiovascular risk and evaluate compliance with instructions to follow up for further evaluation.
Methods: Participants had fasting blood tests, waist circumference and blood pressure measurement and a carotid artery duplex scan performed at their worksite. A healthcare professional discussed the participants' results with them and, if indicated, recommended follow up within the following one month.
Results: Seventy-six (46%) of the 163 eligible soldiers agreed to participate. Twenty-nine (38%) of the 76 participants were instructed to follow up for elevated blood pressure, glucose, or lipids. Only 7 of 29 (24%) complied with follow-up instructions.
Conclusion: Voluntary worksite-based interventions can effectively identify soldiers with unmanaged cardiovascular risk factors, but a more aggressive follow-up strategy should be used to ensure these soldiers receive indicated medical intervention.
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