In the age group 50-70 adherence with lifestyle recommendations of almost 30% is rather low and not optimal. Health locus of control as motivational barrier should be taken into account particularly in secondary prevention. There is a need of health behavior interventions not only for persons at increased risk and CVD patients, but also for the (still) healthy. Men, singles and persons with external health locus of control should be particularly addressed by these interventions.
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