The survey was initially undertaken to investigate cardiorespiratory disorders and their precursors.
The aim of the first phase was to evaluate mass screening for cardiorespiratory conditions with respect to yield of previously unrecognised disease and risk factors, organisation and use of non-medical personnel.
The second phase included two controlled trials designed to evaluate the results of intervention bases on screening, one by anti-smoking counselling of high-risk subjects and the other by treating newly detected impairment of glucose tolerance.
The final phase of the study will be a long-term follow-up of all the screened men.
The main topics covered are: cardiovascular function, smoking, car ownership, angina, leisure/hobbies, ECG measurements, diabetes, clinical examination and grade of employment.
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Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
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Household/Person (Sample) Survey
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Initial data collection began in 1967 - 1970. This sample was screened once and has subsequently been followed using the NHS Central register for mortality.
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Bibliographic material:
Rose, G Physical activity and coronary heart disease. Proc Roc Soc Med 1962 (62)pp1183-1187 Reid, D.D et al, 'Cardiorespiratory Disese and Diavetes among Middle aged men an independent predictor of coronary heart disease mortality?' The Lance 23 March 1974 pp 469-473 Hemingway H, et al 'Is the cardiothoracic ratio in healthy middle aged men an independent predictor of coronary heart disease mortality?. Whitehall study 25 year follow up. British Medical Journal 1998 (316) pp1353-1354
