A Randomized Controlled Field Trial on behavioral modification intervention amongst high school students for CVD prevention in Zahedan, Iran

摘要

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of disability and premature death throughout the world. The underlying pathology is atherosclerosis, which develops over many years and is usually advanced by the time. Primary prevention and intervention through risk factor modification can be effective in childhood and up to 80% of heart diseases could be prevented by eliminating shared risk factors. Schools have a great influence on the health status of young people, and health education programmes have existed in schools for many years.