Methods | Primary care screening 4 villages randomly assigned. Unit of analysis was individual |
Participants | Men and women aged 40+ (mean 60) N=1102 |
Interventions | Home visits by public health nurse students aimed at weight reduction, physical activity, compliance with medication. Trained volunteers and community leaders involved. Education classes and speeches. Duration 6 months |
Outcomes | No clinical events outcomes. Blood pressure, behavioural changes |
Notes | Hypertensives received more intensive intervention |