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The Role of Social Support in the Modification of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

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A strong relationship has been demonstrated between life-style behaviors (e.g., smoking, excessive consumption of foods high in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium, and lack of exercise) and the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD) (e.g., Kannel, 1983; Page, 1976; Stamler, 1978). A decreased likelihood of developing CVD is related to modification of these risk factors, making such modification an important means for improving an individual’s cardiovascular health (Superko, Wood, & Haskell, 1985; Thorn & Kannel, 1981).

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    Terrence L. Amick

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Amick, T.L., Ockene, J.K. (1994). The Role of Social Support in the Modification of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease. In: Shumaker, S.A., Czajkowski, S.M. (eds) Social Support and Cardiovascular Disease. The Springer Series in Behavioral Psychophysiology and Medicine. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2572-5_11

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