Scandinavian journal of public health
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Scand J Public Health · Jun 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized multifactorial intervention study for prevention of ischaemic heart disease (Inter99): the long-term effect on physical activity.
To examine the effect of a randomized multiple risk factor intervention study for prevention of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) on the development in physical activity over a 36-month period. ⋯ Only men seemed to benefit from the intervention.
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Scand J Public Health · Jun 2008
Cross-sectional study on the relationship between body mass index and smoking, and longitudinal changes in body mass index in relation to change in smoking status: the Tromso Study.
To evaluate the effects of smoking and other lifestyle factors on body mass index (BMI), and changes in BMI in relation to changes in smoking status. ⋯ There is a U-shaped relationship between number of cigarettes smoked per day and BMI. Smoking cessation is associated with an increase in weight as compared to those who continue smoking.