Heart Checks: A Profile of the College-Aged Population
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Heart Checks: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Young Adults [Symposium]
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Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Abstract
This presentation describes the health, the health behaviors, and the biometric data from a sample of college aged students who participated in campus-wide cardiovascular screenings.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-09T19:22:34Z
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| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
Category Information
| Evidence Level | |
| Keywords | Student Wellness; Cardiovascular Disease; Health Promotion |
Conference Information
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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