Group motivational intervention in overweight/obese patients in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in the primary healthcare area

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The global mortality caused by cardiovascular disease increases with weight. The Framingham study showed that obesity is a cardiovascular risk factor independent of other risks such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and smoki...

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Main Authors: González Burgillos Ma José, Benavides Márquez Francisca, Martí de la Morena Pilar, Travé Mercadé Pere, Rodríguez Cortés Francisca, Muñoz Lloret Anna, Pérez Santos José Ma, Alonso-Villaverde Grote Carlos, Panisello Royo Josefa Ma, Rodríguez Cristóbal Juan José, Delclós Baulies Marta, Bleda Fernández Domingo, Quillama Torres Elida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/11/23