Effects of Physical Activity on Cardiovascular Risk and Quality of Life

A Randomized Community Trial of Physical Activity Intervention in Primary Healthcare to Improve Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults

Community intervention trial, randomized, to promote regular PA and social and cultural support activities for 9 months in older-adult primary care users and assess their effects on cardiovascular risk factors and health-related quality of life.

A structured program to promote Physical , according to the recommended guidelines and supervised by healthcare personnel should be deployed to assess their short, medium and long-term effects on CVD risk and Qulity of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a program to promote Physical, social and cultural activities for 9 months on cardiovascular risk factors and quality of life among older-adults,

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults users of 4 Primary Health Care Centers in Catalunya.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous episode of ischemic heart disease (<6 months).
• Outbreak of arthritis with limited ability to ambulate.
• Lung or heart disease with dyspnea mild-moderate efforts.