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Original Article

Prevention of cardiovascular disease within the primary health care system: Feasibility of a prevention programme within the Sollentuna primary health care catchment area

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Pages 68-73 | Received 01 Nov 1991, Accepted 01 Jun 1992, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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