Table.
Number (percentage) of programmes (n=263) that conducted validated or informal assessments and which repeated these assessments at any time
| Factor assessed | Validated assessment | Informal assessment | Repeat assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure | 204 (76) | 0 | 156 (59) |
| Lipids | 196 (75) | 0 | 56 (21) |
| Electrocardiographic stress test | 136 (52) | 0 | 17 (6) |
| Exercise capacity | 94 (36) | 73 (28) | 115 (44) |
| Weight | 65 (25)* | 98 (37)† | 93 (35) |
| Symptoms of heart disease | 2 (1) | 101 (38) | 94 (36) |
| Diet | 0 | 72 (27) | 34 (13) |
| Smoking | 8 (3) | 252 (96) | 195 (74) |
| Knowledge of heart disease | 0 | 31 (12) | 0 |
| Anxiety | 70 (27) | 11 (4) | 77 (29) |
| Depression | 70 (27) | 10 (4) | 71 (27) |
| Stress | 8 (3) | 34 (13) | 26 (10) |
| Sleep | 3 (1) | 18 (7) | |
| Sexual and personal relationships | 0 | 18 (7) | 7 (3) |
| Suitability for work | 0 | 44 (17) | 18 (7) |
*
Body mass index was calculated.
†
Only weight was measured.