BMJ : British medical journal
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of screening and lifestyle counselling on incidence of ischaemic heart disease in general population: Inter99 randomised trial.
To investigate the effect of systematic screening for risk factors for ischaemic heart disease followed by repeated lifestyle counselling on the 10 year development of ischaemic heart disease at a population level. ⋯ A community based, individually tailored intervention programme with screening for risk of ischaemic heart disease and repeated lifestyle intervention over five years had no effect on ischaemic heart disease, stroke, or mortality at the population level after 10 years.Trial registration Clinical trials NCT00289237.