Table 1 Outcome Variables

Primary

Recorded risk factors

Proportion of eligible patients with the following recorded

0 and 12 months

· In the previous 24 months:-

o Blood pressure (in patients without hypertension)

o Weight (with height for BMI)

o Waist circumference

o Fasting blood glucose

o Fasting Lipids

· Ever:-

o Smoking status

o Alcohol intake

Recalled Advice

Proportion of eligible patients who were at risk who recalled being offered advice:

0 and 12 months

· Diet (fruit and vegetables, low saturated fat)

· Physical activity

· Weight control

Medication

Change in medications over previous 12 months

0 and 12 months

· lipid lowering,

· antihypertensive

Risk factors

Self assessed:

0 and 12 months

· Physical activity score*

· Diet score**

· Smoking Status

· Alcohol intake (standard drinks per week)

Measured

· BMI

· waist circumference

· blood pressure

· lipids (TC, LDL-C, HDL-C, TG).

Secondary

GP or nurse preventive care

· Self reported assessment

0 and 12 months

· Self reported advice

GP or nurse

· attitudes to preventive care in general practice

0 and 12 months