@article{oai:nagoya.repo.nii.ac.jp:02005519, author = {KONDO, Taka-aki and MIYAO, Masaru and YAMADA, Shin'ya and SATO, Yuzo and TODA, Yasushi}, issue = {1}, journal = {総合保健体育科学, Nagoya Journal of Health, Physical Fitness & Sports}, month = {Mar}, note = {This paper deals with the results of a home visit survey carried out by Nagoya University medical students in connection with a medical practicum arranged to pinpoint risk factors associated with premature death from cerebro- and cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease and stroke). The site for survey was a rural community in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Persons who had died between 40 and 70 years of age during the past 10 years of period were identified and members of the bereaved's family were asked to recall the lifestyle and personal health practices of the deceased. Factors found to have a significant link with cerebro- and cardiovascular mortality for this age group were heavy workload, past history of treated illness, strong sense of obligation, preference for sweet or salty food, lack of exercise, and failing to obtain an annual health check-up. Also learned in this educational program was the activities of voluntary neighborhood organizations, details about which are also discussed in this paper.}, pages = {59--62}, title = {Premature death from cerebro- and cardiovascular diseases in a rural area : home survey conducted by medical students}, volume = {16}, year = {1993} }