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Promotion of Cardiovascular Health in Africa: The Alliance for Medical Research in Africa (AMedRA) Expert Panel

  • Alliance for Medical Research in Africa
  • Alliance for Medical Research in Africa
  • Hôpital principal de Dakar
  • Ibra Mamadou Wane Medical Center
  • Tamale Teaching Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University
  • Yale University
  • University Hospital of Fann
  • Institut Pasteur de Dakar
  • Northwestern University
  • Université Alioune Diop de Bambey
  • Ministry of Health and Social Action
  • Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
  • Centre Hospitalier Régional de Saint-Louis
  • Dalal Jamm Hospital
  • IDF Middle East and North Africa
  • Université Assane SECK de Ziguinchor
  • Fez-Meknes Region
  • Department of Research Likak Research
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  • Holo Global Health Research Institute
  • Health Data Acumen
  • University of Nairobi
  • Moi University
  • University of the Gambia
  • St. Peter Specialized Hospital
  • African Research Universities Alliance ARUA & The Guild
  • University of Hamburg
  • German Centre for Cardiovascular Research
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Université de Sherbrooke
  • Université d'Abomey-Calavi
  • Université Officielle de Mbujimayi (UOM)
  • Gulu University
  • Université Gaston Berger
  • World Health Organization
  • CEFA- Monkole
  • University of Ibadan
  • African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) & The Guild of European Research-intensive Universities
  • Lebanese American University
  • Blossom Specialist Medical Center
  • South African Medical Research Council
  • Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
  • University of Cape Town
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of Naples Federico II
  • Emory University
  • University of Georgia

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Abstract

This proposed scientific statement is focused on providing new insights regarding challenges and opportunities for cardiovascular health (CVH) promotion in Africa. The statement includes an overview of the current state of CVH in Africa, with a particular interest in the cardiometabolic risk factors and their evaluation through metrics. The statement also explains the main principles of primordial prevention, its relevance in reducing noncommunicable disease and the different strategies that have been effective worldwide. Also, the statement addresses challenges for implementing primordial prevention strategies in Africa, such as socioeconomic, cultural, lifestyle, and environmental factors, and highlights the importance of adapting strategies to the context. Finally, the statement recommends fundamental approaches for promoting CVH with the help of various partnerships and the involvement of communities.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101376
JournalJACC: Advances
Volume3
Issue number12P2
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2024

Keywords

  • Africa
  • cardiovascular health
  • diabetes
  • hypertension
  • obesity
  • primordial prevention

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