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[Scandinavian cooperation in cardiovascular epidemiology]
1Center for Sygdomsforebyggelse, Glostrups Universitetssygehus.
Nordisk Medicin
|April 7, 1998
Summary
The Nordic Network in Preventive Cardiology (NNPC) was established to foster collaboration in cardiovascular disease epidemiology and prevention across Nordic countries. Its initiatives include creating a shared database, organizing educational events, and standardizing research methods.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- The Nordic Network in Preventive Cardiology (NNPC) was founded in November 1996.
- It emerged from a meeting of 30 representatives from nine Nordic cardiovascular centers.
- The network aims to enhance collaboration in cardiovascular disease research and prevention.
Purpose:
- To promote collaboration in the epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
- To establish a database of population and intervention studies.
- To standardize measurement techniques, questionnaires, and analysis methods.
Summary:
- The NNPC was established in 1996 to unite Nordic countries in cardiovascular research.
- Key plans include developing a shared data repository for studies.
- The network also aims to standardize research protocols and host collaborative events.
Impact:
- Facilitates collaborative research in cardiovascular disease prevention.
- Aims to improve the quality and comparability of epidemiological data.
- Strengthens the network of cardiovascular centers across the Nordic region.