Heart Disease Risk Factors
Cost-effectiveness of nutritional counseling for obese patients discussed
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, July 25th, 2005
"Obesity and dyslipidemia are risk factors for ischemic heart disease, and prevention and treatment in primary care can reduce these risks. The objective of this cost-effectiveness analysis was to compare the costs and effects (in terms of life years gained) of providing nutritional counseling by a general practitioner (GP) or a dietician. "A total of 60 GPs, who accepted to participate, were randomized either to give nutritional counseling...
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