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see this paper on preventing CVD thru health education in Qat'ar
Qatar: Preventing CVD through health education
For Qatari women, decisions to participate in healthy lifestyles are based in large part on socio-cultural factors, and targeted health education could increase their awareness of healthy lifestyles, according to new research. Researchers found that women felt limited in their ability to engage in a heart healthy lifestyle because of factors such as the taste, color, and appearance of food; social courtesy and hospitality; the availability of recreational facilities; and negative social norms around women exercising. However, the women who participated in the study suggested that public educational lectures and local efforts to create sports clubs would help increase public awareness of healthy lifestyles, and individual counseling by physicians on smoking, weight loss, and exercise was also necessary.
“The influence of cultural and social factors on healthy lifestyle of Arabic women”
Avicenna 2011:3 (open access)
(PDF) http://bit.ly/ydmNks
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Sandeep P. Kishore, Ph.D.
Department of Global Health & Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School
For Qatari women, decisions to participate in healthy lifestyles are based in large part on socio-cultural factors, and targeted health education could increase their awareness of healthy lifestyles, according to new research. Researchers found that women felt limited in their ability to engage in a heart healthy lifestyle because of factors such as the taste, color, and appearance of food; social courtesy and hospitality; the availability of recreational facilities; and negative social norms around women exercising. However, the women who participated in the study suggested that public educational lectures and local efforts to create sports clubs would help increase public awareness of healthy lifestyles, and individual counseling by physicians on smoking, weight loss, and exercise was also necessary.
“The influence of cultural and social factors on healthy lifestyle of Arabic women”
Avicenna 2011:3 (open access)
(PDF) http://bit.ly/ydmNks
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ProCor Weekly Prevention Update 29 February 2012
Noticeboard
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WCC 2012
[Editor’s note: from the WHF] Join us in Dubai from 18-21 April 2012 for the World Heart Federation World Congress of Cardiology: present your research and share science with thousands of cardiologists, members of heart foundations, and health professionals from around the world. Register now and join us in Dubai in April 2012.
www.worldcardiocongress.org
Prevention News
-------------------
Australia: Government defends plain packaging laws
The government argued that its plain cigarette packaging laws are legal under the constitution, which comes in defense of a challenge to the laws brought on by four tobacco companies. The tobacco companies argue that the plain packaging laws violate their right to "just terms" for property acquired by the Commonwealth, however the government argues that the plain packaging laws do not violate the companies' rights because they do not provide "any identifiable and measurable benefits or advantages". The government also argues that tobacco companies use trademarks and packaging to increase tobacco sales - which the government considers damaging to the public. 'If the argument is that we are wanting to acquire their property, the Commonwealth has no desire, no interest and no need to own any sort of tobacco advertising," said Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon. "We certainly want to restrict and regulate the use of their brands and logos, and we intend to argue that case strongly within court." Brisbane Times.
http://bit.ly/AFucTe
Bangladesh: Modifiable stroke risk in rural areas
Risk of dying from stroke significantly increased in a rural Bangladesh area when certain modifiable risk factors - such as hypertension, betel consumption, and diabetes – were present, according to new research. Modifiable risk factors tend to go overlooked in developing countries, yet they present a “significant, remediable, and potentially preventable burden of disease,” according to study authors. Hypertension and diabetes are commonly cited risk factors, however researchers believe betel consumption is an under-recognized risk for stroke. Researchers also found that around 40% of people who died from stroke were under the age 60 years, and there was an increase in the number of strokes in winter months.
“A population-based case-control study of 1250 stroke deaths in rural Bangladesh”
European Journal of Neurology 2012; published online 16 February 2012
http://bit.ly/w4wKFE
Global: RHD diagnosis guideline published
The World Heart Federation published the first set of international guidelines for echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The guidelines provide the minimal requirements needed to diagnose RHD in people with no clear history of rheumatic fever. Although echocardiograms are used to diagnose RHD, up until now, physicians interpret the echocardiograms based on their clinical experience. “The guidelines should allow for consistent echocardiographic reporting of RHD worldwide, which will in turn help us to get a better understanding of the number of people that are truly affected by this disease,” said Dr. Nigel Wilson, one of the co-authors of the guidelines. WHF.
http://bit.ly/zU3Bx5
Kuwait: Public smoking banned
A new law went into effect that bans "all forms of smoking" in most public places - including restaurants, cafes, hotels, and malls. If restaurants and hotels now wish to provide smoking areas, they must be well-isolated from nonsmokers. The ban includes smoking water pipes, which is a popular pastime in Kuwait's cafes. Other places where smoking is now prohibited include: social and cultural functions, sports and entertainment venues, hospitals, airports, and government offices. Arab Times.
http://bit.ly/wjg4UK
New Zealand: Declining cigarette sales
Cigarette sales decreased 11% from 2010 to 2011, largely thanks to several increases in the cost of tobacco over that timeframe. Since 2010, the cost of tobacco has increased 33% through three separate price hikes. Although almost 3 billion cigarettes were sold last year, tobacco companies reported selling 329 million fewer cigarettes in 2011 compared to 2010. Despite the overall decrease in cigarette sales, several budget brand cigarette manufacturers saw their sales increase, some by as much as 47%.
http://bit.ly/xtR21x
Qatar: Preventing CVD through health education
For Qatari women, decisions to participate in healthy lifestyles are based in large part on socio-cultural factors, and targeted health education could increase their awareness of healthy lifestyles, according to new research. Researchers found that women felt limited in their ability to engage in a heart healthy lifestyle because of factors such as the taste, color, and appearance of food; social courtesy and hospitality; the availability of recreational facilities; and negative social norms around women exercising. However, the women who participated in the study suggested that public educational lectures and local efforts to create sports clubs would help increase public awareness of healthy lifestyles, and individual counseling by physicians on smoking, weight loss, and exercise was also necessary.
“The influence of cultural and social factors on healthy lifestyle of Arabic women”
Avicenna 2011:3 (open access)
(PDF) http://bit.ly/ydmNks
Research Updates
-------------------
“Exploiting non-communicable disease”
D Spence
BMJ 2012; published online 22 February 2012 (open access)
http://bit.ly/yA2q3C
“What are the elements of the tobacco endgame?”
G Thomson, R Edwards, N Wilson, T Blakely
Tobacco Control 2012; 21:293-295 (open access)
http://bit.ly/wDYgmU
“Heart disease tradeoffs: The built environment, air pollution, and activity”
K Betts
Environ Health Perspect 2012; published online 01 February 2012 (open access)
http://bit.ly/w6csiB
Resources
-------------------
Chronic care integration for endemic NCDs
Guide that was “written for district-level health care providers and policy makers designing a health system for care of NCDs in very low-income populations.” Includes sections on integration of chronic care services in Rwanda; palliative are and chronic care; role of community health workers, family planning, mental health, and social services; as well as specific NCDs. PIH.
http://bit.ly/gAM0wr
Criteria for echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease
Evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing RHD with echocardiograms. WHF.
http://bit.ly/ynwWmH
Good health at low cost 25 years on
New edition of the seminal report. Includes case studies from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Tamil Nadu, and Thailand. “New challenges such as increasing urbanisation, a growing private sector and an upsurge in non-communicable diseases suggest that both learning from the past and new thinking are required to strengthen health systems. This edition provides both and is a vital resource for academics, policy-makers and practitioners grappling with how to improve health in low and middle income countries.” GHLC.
http://bit.ly/xQDfXc
Tobacco Control themed issue
Tobacco Control’s 20th anniversary issue focuses on tobacco end games. The issue also contains sections on strategic directions and emerging issues in tobacco control, news analysis, the historical context of tobacco, the tobacco epidemic today, reviews, and debates. All articles are open access. Tobacco Control.
http://bit.ly/wJiMyy
CVD Calendar
-------------------
Berlin 10 Open Access Conference
Location: Stellenbosch, Sout Africa
Date: 7 November 2012 - 8 November 2012
http://www.berlin10.org/
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ProCor: A global community promoting cardiovascular health and information sharing
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From: ProCor <pro...@procor.org>
Date: Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Subject: [procor] Weekly Prevention Update 29 February 2012
To: Global Dialogue <pro...@list.procor.org>
ProCor Weekly Prevention Update 29 February 2012
Noticeboard
-------------------
WCC 2012
[Editor’s note: from the WHF] Join us in Dubai from 18-21 April 2012 for the World Heart Federation World Congress of Cardiology: present your research and share science with thousands of cardiologists, members of heart foundations, and health professionals from around the world. Register now and join us in Dubai in April 2012.
www.worldcardiocongress.org
Prevention News
-------------------
Australia: Government defends plain packaging laws
The government argued that its plain cigarette packaging laws are legal under the constitution, which comes in defense of a challenge to the laws brought on by four tobacco companies. The tobacco companies argue that the plain packaging laws violate their right to "just terms" for property acquired by the Commonwealth, however the government argues that the plain packaging laws do not violate the companies' rights because they do not provide "any identifiable and measurable benefits or advantages". The government also argues that tobacco companies use trademarks and packaging to increase tobacco sales - which the government considers damaging to the public. 'If the argument is that we are wanting to acquire their property, the Commonwealth has no desire, no interest and no need to own any sort of tobacco advertising," said Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon. "We certainly want to restrict and regulate the use of their brands and logos, and we intend to argue that case strongly within court." Brisbane Times.
http://bit.ly/AFucTe
Bangladesh: Modifiable stroke risk in rural areas
Risk of dying from stroke significantly increased in a rural Bangladesh area when certain modifiable risk factors - such as hypertension, betel consumption, and diabetes – were present, according to new research. Modifiable risk factors tend to go overlooked in developing countries, yet they present a “significant, remediable, and potentially preventable burden of disease,” according to study authors. Hypertension and diabetes are commonly cited risk factors, however researchers believe betel consumption is an under-recognized risk for stroke. Researchers also found that around 40% of people who died from stroke were under the age 60 years, and there was an increase in the number of strokes in winter months.
“A population-based case-control study of 1250 stroke deaths in rural Bangladesh”
European Journal of Neurology 2012; published online 16 February 2012
http://bit.ly/w4wKFE
Global: RHD diagnosis guideline published
The World Heart Federation published the first set of international guidelines for echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The guidelines provide the minimal requirements needed to diagnose RHD in people with no clear history of rheumatic fever. Although echocardiograms are used to diagnose RHD, up until now, physicians interpret the echocardiograms based on their clinical experience. “The guidelines should allow for consistent echocardiographic reporting of RHD worldwide, which will in turn help us to get a better understanding of the number of people that are truly affected by this disease,” said Dr. Nigel Wilson, one of the co-authors of the guidelines. WHF.
http://bit.ly/zU3Bx5
Kuwait: Public smoking banned
A new law went into effect that bans "all forms of smoking" in most public places - including restaurants, cafes, hotels, and malls. If restaurants and hotels now wish to provide smoking areas, they must be well-isolated from nonsmokers. The ban includes smoking water pipes, which is a popular pastime in Kuwait's cafes. Other places where smoking is now prohibited include: social and cultural functions, sports and entertainment venues, hospitals, airports, and government offices. Arab Times.
http://bit.ly/wjg4UK
New Zealand: Declining cigarette sales
Cigarette sales decreased 11% from 2010 to 2011, largely thanks to several increases in the cost of tobacco over that timeframe. Since 2010, the cost of tobacco has increased 33% through three separate price hikes. Although almost 3 billion cigarettes were sold last year, tobacco companies reported selling 329 million fewer cigarettes in 2011 compared to 2010. Despite the overall decrease in cigarette sales, several budget brand cigarette manufacturers saw their sales increase, some by as much as 47%.
http://bit.ly/xtR21x
Qatar: Preventing CVD through health education
For Qatari women, decisions to participate in healthy lifestyles are based in large part on socio-cultural factors, and targeted health education could increase their awareness of healthy lifestyles, according to new research. Researchers found that women felt limited in their ability to engage in a heart healthy lifestyle because of factors such as the taste, color, and appearance of food; social courtesy and hospitality; the availability of recreational facilities; and negative social norms around women exercising. However, the women who participated in the study suggested that public educational lectures and local efforts to create sports clubs would help increase public awareness of healthy lifestyles, and individual counseling by physicians on smoking, weight loss, and exercise was also necessary.
“The influence of cultural and social factors on healthy lifestyle of Arabic women”
Avicenna 2011:3 (open access)
(PDF) http://bit.ly/ydmNks
Research Updates
-------------------
“Exploiting non-communicable disease”
D Spence
BMJ 2012; published online 22 February 2012 (open access)
http://bit.ly/yA2q3C
“What are the elements of the tobacco endgame?”
G Thomson, R Edwards, N Wilson, T Blakely
Tobacco Control 2012; 21:293-295 (open access)
http://bit.ly/wDYgmU
“Heart disease tradeoffs: The built environment, air pollution, and activity”
K Betts
Environ Health Perspect 2012; published online 01 February 2012 (open access)
http://bit.ly/w6csiB
Resources
-------------------
Chronic care integration for endemic NCDs
Guide that was “written for district-level health care providers and policy makers designing a health system for care of NCDs in very low-income populations.” Includes sections on integration of chronic care services in Rwanda; palliative are and chronic care; role of community health workers, family planning, mental health, and social services; as well as specific NCDs. PIH.
http://bit.ly/gAM0wr
Criteria for echocardiographic diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease
Evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing RHD with echocardiograms. WHF.
http://bit.ly/ynwWmH
Good health at low cost 25 years on
New edition of the seminal report. Includes case studies from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Tamil Nadu, and Thailand. “New challenges such as increasing urbanisation, a growing private sector and an upsurge in non-communicable diseases suggest that both learning from the past and new thinking are required to strengthen health systems. This edition provides both and is a vital resource for academics, policy-makers and practitioners grappling with how to improve health in low and middle income countries.” GHLC.
http://bit.ly/xQDfXc
Tobacco Control themed issue
Tobacco Control’s 20th anniversary issue focuses on tobacco end games. The issue also contains sections on strategic directions and emerging issues in tobacco control, news analysis, the historical context of tobacco, the tobacco epidemic today, reviews, and debates. All articles are open access. Tobacco Control.
http://bit.ly/wJiMyy
CVD Calendar
-------------------
Berlin 10 Open Access Conference
Location: Stellenbosch, Sout Africa
Date: 7 November 2012 - 8 November 2012
http://www.berlin10.org/
----------
ProCor: A global community promoting cardiovascular health and information sharing
A program of the Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Web: http://www.procor.org
Twitter: http://twitter.com/prohearthealth
Foundation: http://www.lownfoundation.org
Want to pose a question or your comments to the ProCor network?
We encourage you to share your thoughts, insights, or questions about cardiovascular health prevention with the ProCor network. To send a new message to the network, send an email to pro...@list.procor.org. You can also reply to any message sent from ProCor as well.
Looking for more cardiovascular health related information and resources?
The ProCor website has an extensive database of all the information we’ve sent out over the last 10+ years, and it’s very easy to narrow searches by country/region, topic, or type of information (http://www.procor.org/search/).
Working on a new program, campaign, or research?
Let us know! We encourage ProCor members to share their latest work with the rest of the network, and in doing so, hopefully learn from one another.
To subscribe to this mailing list, send an email to subscrib...@list.procor.org or click here: http://bit.ly/pdX2bl
To unsubscribe, send an email to in...@procor.org or click here: http://bit.ly/qTKZem
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Sandeep P. Kishore, Ph.D.
Department of Global Health & Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School
The Global Health Delivery Project at Harvard University
Co-Chair, Young Professionals Chronic Disease Network
Weill Cornell/ The Rockefeller University/ Sloan-Kettering Institute
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