Logistical Implementation of Cholesterol Screening at the Worksite

Effects of a mail‐based intervention to improve knowledge of blood pressure and cholesterol values

“…Screening for biometric variables such as blood pressure and cholesterol was a mainstay of some of the earliest worksite health promotion programs (Zimmerman et al, 1986;Rudd et al, 1986;Greene and Strychar, 1992;Nielsen, 1991;Hyman et al, 1992). In a national survey of worksite health promotion activities in 1989, 55 percent of worksites with a health risk appraisal (HRA) program also provided blood pressure screening while 28 percent screened for cholesterol (Zimmerman et al, 1986).…”

“…For high blood pressure, these interventions include increasing physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, Effects of a mail-based intervention limiting the consumption of alcohol, reducing salt intake, and eating a reduced-fat diet high in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy food (Nielsen, 1991;Hyman et al, 1992). Studies have also shown that a diet low in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, and total fat-with physical activity and weight control-can lower cholesterol levels .…”

“…Once individuals are aware of their elevated risk factors, many studies have shown that lifestyle and pharmacologic therapy can improve coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke risk factors, especially high blood pressure and high cholesterol (Nielsen, 1991;Hyman et al, 1992;Strychar et al, 1992;Fielding, 1989). For high blood pressure, these interventions include increasing physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, Effects of a mail-based intervention limiting the consumption of alcohol, reducing salt intake, and eating a reduced-fat diet high in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy food (Nielsen, 1991;Hyman et al, 1992).…”