Authors' recommendations: We included 23 randomised controlled studies from literature searches finished in June 2012. Based on our summary of the findings and assessment of the quality of the documentation, we draw the following conclusions: Physical activity •Referral to a local center and follow-up, and training on one's own with follow up probably increase physical activity in the intervention period and in the short term (3 months after the intervention period). Diet and physical activity •We lack documentation of sufficient quality about interventions to conclude about change of diet and physical activity. Tobacco •Self-help materials and follow-up may increase abstinence from smoking during the intervention period. •Referral to a nurse may increase the number of persons who abstain from smoking 6 months after starting the intervention. Alcohol We did not find studies of interventions to reduce alcohol use that met our inclusion criteria.

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2012

URL for published report: http://www.kunnskapssenteret.no/publikasjoner/effekter-av-organisert-oppf%C3%B8lging-p%C3%A5-atferd-som-%C3%B8ker-risiko-for-sykdom-hos-voksne?threepage=1

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: Norway

Organisation Name: Norwegian Institute of Public Health

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