Integrated cardiovascular health promotion in childhood. A statement for health professionals from the Subcommittee on Atherosclerosis and Hypertension in Childhood of the Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, American Heart Association.
Population
Children in routine pediatric care
Design
Guideline
Authors
Discussion
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Member takes
Implication
Enables routine CV health promotion in pediatric care; extends prior AHA guidance with actionable schedules for implementation and evaluation.
Structured PICO
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Population
Children in routine pediatric care
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Intervention
Strategies for promotion of cardiovascular health (addressing cigarette smoking, physical activity, obesity, hypertension, and cholesterol)
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Outcome
Promotion of optimal cardiovascular health
This AHA statement provides a framework for integrating cardiovascular health promotion and risk factor management into routine pediatric care.
Cite This Study
Strong et al. (1992) studied this question.