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Community-based noncommunicable disease interventions: lessons from developed countries for developing ones.

A Nissinen1, X Berrios, P Puska

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, National Public Health Institute (KTL), Helsinki, Finland. aulikki.nissinen@ktl.fi

Bulletin of the World Health Organization
|November 6, 2001
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Community programs effectively prevent and control cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and noncommunicable diseases (NCD). These initiatives are generalizable, cost-effective, and crucial for global health, especially in developing nations.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention programs originated in Europe and the USA in the 1970s.
  • The North Karelia Project in Finland addressed high CVD mortality, accumulating significant research on heart health initiatives.
  • Program focus shifted to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the 1980s due to shared risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effectiveness and generalizability of community-based programs for CVD and NCD prevention and control.
  • To highlight the importance of these programs in developing countries facing a rising NCD burden.
  • To emphasize the need for international collaboration and adaptable networks for NCD prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of accumulated scientific literature on community-based health programs.

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  • Analysis of program results, cost-effectiveness, and policy influence.
  • Examination of theoretical principles and practical experiences in program implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Community-based heart health programs demonstrate high generalizability and cost-effectiveness.
    • These programs have a proven ability to influence health policy.
    • Successful NCD programs require clear planning, community collaboration, and government engagement.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-based programs are vital for preventing and controlling CVD and NCDs globally.
    • Adaptable international networks with common guidelines are essential for effective NCD prevention.
    • Future efforts should focus on implementing and evaluating these programs in developing countries.