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This research aims to assess the effects of classroom-based versus risk-based interventions on cardiovascular disease risk factors in elementary school children.

October 1, 1999American Journal of Public HealthOpen Access

A public health vs a risk-based intervention to improve cardiovascular health in elementary school children: the Cardiovascular Health in Children Study.

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This research aims to assess the effects of classroom-based versus risk-based interventions on cardiovascular disease risk factors in elementary school children.
2109 elementary school children aged 7-12 were randomized by school into three groups: classroom-based intervention, risk-based intervention, and control group.
Interventions lasted 8 weeks and included components for knowledge-attitude and physical activity.
School-level and individual-level analyses were conducted to assess outcomes.
The risk-based group showed significantly higher physical activity compared to the control group.
Posttest knowledge scores in the classroom-based group were significantly higher than in the control group.
Cholesterol levels decreased more in the classroom-based group compared to the control group, and skinfold thickness decreased by 2.9% in the classroom-based group and 3.2% in the risk-based group, versus a 1.1% increase in the control group.

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Randomized trial compares classroom-based and risk-based interventions to improve cardiovascular health in children, suggesting effective approaches for reducing risk factors.

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Harrell et al. (1999) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a127ec4c031bb6829a6bb7f https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.89.10.1529

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Randomized trial compares classroom-based and risk-based interventions to improve cardiovascular health in children, suggesting effective approaches for reducing risk factors.

A public health vs a risk-based intervention to improve cardiovascular health in elementary school children: the Cardiovascular Health in Children Study.

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A public health vs a risk-based intervention to improve cardiovascular health in elementary school children: the Cardiovascular Health in Children Study.

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