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I^st Workshop on Implementation of the Pan American STEPS Methodology for Risk-Factor Surveillance

(Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 12–15 May 2006))

Workshop Agenda (PDF, 456 Kb)

Trainers' Presentations
(15 PowerPoint presentations used at workshop, covering regional situation and STEPS methodology)

Pan American STEPS

PAHO STEPS Contact

Goal: This first STEPS training activity was aimed at implementing the STEPwise Approach to Chronic Noncommunicable Disease Risk-Factor Surveillance in various PAHO Member Countries.

Purpose of the Training

• Explain the rationale of the Pan American version of STEPS surveillance.
• Ensure a uniform application of the STEPS surveillance materials.
• Motivate the countries to participate and planning the national survey.

Expected Result: For the countries to plan their first population survey on the surveillance of chronic diseases and their risk factors.

Participating Countries: Aruba, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Paraguay, Uruguay.