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Table 2 Prevalence of modifiable risk factors among the participants

From: Development of a community health and wellness pilot in a subsidised seniors’ apartment building in Hamilton, Ontario: Community Health Awareness Program delivered by Emergency Medical Services (CHAP-EMS)

Risk factors

n (%)

High waist circumference

46 (63.9)

Elevated body mass index

44 (61.1)

High level of stress

38 (52.8)

Elevated BP during initial visit

35 (45.2)

Low physical activity

30 (41.7)

High salt intake

25 (34.7)

High fat food intake

18 (33.3)

Low fruits & vegetable intake

16 (29.6)

Smoking

21 (29.2)