Development of interventions to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in South Asians

INTERVENTION: There were three exercise categories i. Walking ii. Jogging iii. Running comprising a 12 week programme with examinations 24 hours after the last session; a similar programme with examinations 5 days after the last session; and no change in activity. The exercise programmes involved three half hour sessions of walking/jogging/running, and one supervised aerobic circuit session per week. CONDITION: Heart disease ; Circulatory System PRIMARY OUTCOME: 1. Insulin resistance was measured by a frequently‐sampled intravenous glucose tolerance test after a 3‐day high carbohydrate diet.; 2. Cardio‐respiratory function was assessed by measuring oxygen uptake during exercise on a treadmill using the Bruce protocol.; 3. Before the programme height, weight, hip and waist circumference were measured. Information was sought on medical history, and on cigarette and alcohol consumption. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration. INCLUSION CRITERIA: 92 subjects were recruited from general practices in West London. 87 subjects completed the trial made up of 28 South Asian men, 12 South Asian women, 27 European men, and 20 European women.