Population-level changes to promote cardiovascular health
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01/06/2013
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<b>Background: </b>Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) cause 1.8 million premature (<75 years) death annually in Europe. The majority of these deaths are preventable with the most efficient and cost-effective approach being on the population level. The aim of this position paper is to assist authorities in selecting the most adequate management strategies to prevent CVD.<br /><b><br />Design and Methods:</b> Experts reviewed and summarized the published evidence on the major modifiable CVD risk factors: food, physical inactivity, smoking, and alcohol. Population-based preventive strategies focus on fiscal measures (e.g. taxation), national and regional policies (e.g. smoke-free legislation), and environmental changes (e.g. availability of alcohol).<br /><br /><b>Results:</b> Food is a complex area, but several strategies can be effective in increasing fruit and vegetables and lowering intake of salt, saturated fat, trans-fats, and free sugars. Tobacco and alcohol can be regulated mainly by fiscal measures and national policies, but local availability also plays a role. Changes in national policies and the built environment will integrate physical activity into daily life.<br /><br /><b>Conclusion:</b> Societal changes and commercial influences have led to the present unhealthy environment, in which default option in life style increases CVD risk. A challenge for both central and local authorities is, therefore, to ensure healthier defaults. This position paper summarizes the evidence and recommends a number of structural strategies at international, national, and regional levels that in combination can substantially reduce CVD. <br /> |
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eng |
Publicador |
Sage |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30045908/jorgensen-popnlevelchangescvhealth-2013.pdf http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2047487312441726 |
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2012, Sage |
Palavras-Chave | #cardiovascular #structural strategies #public health #prevention #population #health promotion |
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Journal Article |