Factors Related to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction in Midlife and Older Women: A Qualitative Study

• Main Authors: Sara C. Folta, PhD (Author), Jeanne P. Goldberg, PhD (Author), Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc (Author), Rebecca Seguin, MS (Author), Peter N. Reed, MPH (Author), Miriam E. Nelson, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. A healthy diet and appropriate physical activity can help reduce the risk for CVD. However, many women do not follow recommendations for these behaviors. In this study, we used qualitative methods...