Lifestyle changes to be advised for secondary prevention of CHD
| Age (years) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| <65 | 65–79 | 80+ | |
| The more “+” symbols, the stronger the advice. | |||
| †In presence of hypertension (in presence of heart failure this should be advised at all ages). | |||
| BMI, body mass index (kg/m2). | |||
| Stop smoking | ++ | ++ | + |
| Lose weight | |||
| BMI >25–29 | ++ | + | – |
| BMI ⩾30 | ++ | ++ | ++ |
| Exercise | ++ | ++ | + |
| Dietary changes | |||
| Less saturated fat | ++ | ++ | + |
| Less salt† | ++ | ++ | + |
| More fish | ++ | + | ? |
| Reduce alcohol intake to 1–3 drinks/day | ++ | + | ? |