[Integral approach to the prevention of major chronic non-infectious diseases]

The essence and the necessity of an integral approach to prevention of major chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCD) is described proceeding from the example of the integral CNCD prevention programme in one of Moscow districts. The aims and basic directions of preventive activities are demonstrated along with possible ways of integrating medical services with various district nonmedical institutions. The findings of the sample study of the adult population (25-64 years) of the district are provided. The study has been carried out prior to the preventive activities and touched upon information supply of the population in relation to healthy mode of life, prevalence of major risk factors (arterial hypertension, smoking, excessive body weight, hypercholesterolemia) and some CNCD (IHD, chronic bronchitis, diabetes mellitus).