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Developing a public health approach for Canada.
1Department of National Health and Welfare, Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, Ontario.
The Canadian Journal of Cardiology
|July 1, 1988
Summary
A national strategy for cardiovascular disease prevention in Canada emphasizes a population health approach due to widespread risk factors. Intersectoral cooperation is crucial for environmental changes supporting healthy lifestyles.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a significant public health challenge in Canada.
- Widespread prevalence of CVD risk factors necessitates a comprehensive national prevention strategy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a national strategy for the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease in Canada.
- To identify key approaches for effective CVD prevention.
Main Methods:
- Convening a Federal-Provincial Working Group on the Prevention and Control of Cardiovascular Disease.
- Conducting a series of provincial consultations in early 1987.
Main Results:
- Provincial consultations highlighted the extensive presence of cardiovascular disease risk factors.
- A population health approach is essential for reducing cardiovascular disease prevalence.
- Intersectoral cooperation between public and private sectors is vital for success.
Conclusions:
- A national strategy for cardiovascular disease prevention requires a population-focused approach.
- Environmental changes supporting healthy lifestyles are paramount.
- Collaboration across sectors is indispensable for effective cardiovascular disease prevention.