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How Effective Are Strategies for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control in a High Risk Population in a Developing Country? Isfahan Healthy Heart Programme Publisher



Baghaei A1 ; Sarrafzadegan N1 ; Rabiei K1 ; Gharipour M1 ; Tavasoli AA1 ; Shirani S1 ; Bahonar A1 ; Davarpanah AH1 ; Ramezani MA1 ; Kelishadi R1
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  1. 1. Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Centre, WHO Collaborating Ctr. for Res. and Train. in Cardiovasc. Dis. Contr., Prev., and Rehab, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Archives of Medical Science Published:2010


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Introduction: The Isfahan Healthy Heart Programme (IHHP) is a community-based programme for non-communicable diseases prevention and control using both a population and high risk approach in Iran. This study demonstrated the efficacy of IHHP interventional strategies to improve lifestyle behaviours in a population at risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. Material and methods: Healthy Lifestyle for NCDs High Risk Population is one of ten projects of IHHP. High risk individuals were defined as those who have at least one risk factor for developing coronary artery disease (CAD). Changes of behavioural indicators have been compared between two areas with a survey after 5 years of intervention. Results: Among high risk individuals in the intervention and reference areas, 77.8% and 82.5% had at least one major risk factor for CAD. The prevalence of major risk factors for CAD (except cigarette smoking) was decreased in both intervention and reference areas during 5 years of intervention and the pattern of diet and physical activity was improved. Conclusions: Interventional activities in IHHP targeting the high risk population seem to be effective in improving lifestyle behaviour, increasing awareness and control of risk factors of the high risk population. Copyright © 2010 Termedia & Banach.
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