| Methods | Volunteers recruited. Randomisation of individuals |
| Participants | Women aged 44-50 N=535 |
| Interventions | Cognitive- behavioural programme with intensive group and individual guidance on diet, exercise and prevention of weight gain. Duration 4.5 years |
| Outcomes | No clinical event outcomes Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, blood LDL and HDL cholesterol |
| Notes | One accidental death. Participants were receptive to preventive approach and were successful in making initial lifestyle changes |
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