| Promoting weight loss and blood pressure control at work: impact of an education and intervention program. | |
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PMID: 18332777 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of tailored intervention on body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) among hypertensive employees participating in an employer-based BP screening program. METHODS: The quasi-experimental design involved screening subjects (n = 15,583) within the Merrill Lynch organization. A control group had BP and weight measurements plus education whereas experimental sites additionally received a pedometer, to measure physical activity, body fat measurement, and education encouraging physical activity. Change in BMI and BP were compared after 1 year. RESULTS: The experimental group (n = 47) demonstrated statistically significant improvements in BMI (P < 0.01) and systolic BP (P = 0.04) versus control group (n = 94). Furthermore, 38.3% of the experimental group reported undertaking vigorous physical activity (>or=3x/wk) at 1-year; a 100% increase compared with baseline. CONCLUSIONS: A targeted worksite intervention program may be an effective way to lower BP and promote exercise and weight loss. |
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Authors:
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Donald H Gemson; Royanna Commisso; Jeanette Fuente; Jane Newman; Steve Benson |
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine / American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Volume: 50 ISSN: 1536-5948 ISO Abbreviation: J. Occup. Environ. Med. Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-11 Completed Date: 2008-11-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504688 Medline TA: J Occup Environ Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 272-81 Citation Subset: IM |
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World Financial Center, New York, NY 10080, USA. |
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Adult Blood Pressure Body Mass Index Exercise Female Health Behavior* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Promotion / methods* Humans Hypertension / prevention & control* Intervention Studies Male Mass Screening Middle Aged Occupational Health* Occupational Health Services / methods Pilot Projects Questionnaires United States Weight Loss* Workplace |
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