Improving cardiovascular health at population level

Source: BMJ 2011; 342:d442 (Online First)

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Date of publication: February 2011

Publication type: Research

In a nutshell: The Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) was implemented as an intervention to reduce morbidity from cardiovascular disease among older adults in 39 communities in Canada. This collaborative, community-based health promotion and prevention programme was found to reduce cardiovascular morbidity at a population level.

Length of publication: 8 pages

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Service organisation for the secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease

Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2010, Issue 3.

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Date of publication: March 2010

Publication type: Systematic review

In a nutshell: This Cochrane review assesses the effectiveness of interventions which aim to improve the way in which secondary preventive care is delivered in primary care and in the community. Eleven studies were included in the review, and involved interventions such as regular planned appointments, patient education and the structured monitoring of risk factors and prescribing.

Length of publication: 65 pages

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Acknowledgement: The Cochrane Collaboration