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Managing Hypertension in Primary Care in the Caribbean
These new guidelines, published by the Caribbean Health Research Council (CHRC) with PAHO collaboration, are aimed at producing a unified, evidence-based approach to the management of hypertension in the Caribbean through both a patient-centered and a public health approach. Objectives are: Promote the primary prevention of hypertension through the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyles; Promote early and accurate diagnosis of hypertension; Improve the quality of care of persons with hypertension; Prevent or delay the onset of co-morbid conditions of diabetes, obesity and dyslipidaemia; Prevent and treat acute and long-term complications of hypertension; Promote education and empowerment of patients, families, communities and healthcare workers.
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Capacity-Building in Prevention and Control of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases: NCD Focal Points Meeting (Panama City, Panama, 10–12 October 2007)
This page provides complete orientation on what PAHO is currently doing in the area of chronic noncommunicable disease prevention and control: While the Noncommunicable Disease Unit plays a main role role in implementing the Regional Strategy on diet, physical activity, and health, it is a shared responsibility among all staff working in chronic disease prevention and control across several PAHO Units and Areas, Country Offices, and Centers. This meeting provided an opportunity for professional briefing, updating, and agreement for all involved personnel throughout the Organization. This page provides all meeting materials and presentations and gives a thorough overview of the current situation, strategic direction, and planned activities.
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PAHO Resolutions and Regional Mandates |  |
CD48.R2 - WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: Opportunities and Challenges for its Implementation in the Americas
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CD48/12 -WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: Opportunities and Challenges for its Implementation in the Americas
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CSP27.R10: Regional Policy and Strategy for Ensuring Quality of Health Care, Including Patient Safety
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CE138/17 - Regional Strategy and Plan of Action on an Integrated Approach to the Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases
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Regional Strategy on an Integrated Approach to the Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases Including Diet, Physical Activity, and Health
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Trans Fat Free Americas: Declaration of Rio de Janeiro
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European Health21, Target 11: Healthier Living
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Regional Strategies | |
Regional Strategy on an Integrated Approach to the Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases Including Diet, Physical Activity, and Health
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Trans Fat Free Americas: Declaration of Rio de Janeiro
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Capacity-Building in Prevention and Control of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases: NCD Focal Points Meeting (Panama City, Panama, 10–12 October 2007)
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National Consultation: Strategies for a National Action Plan on Integrated Management and Epidemiological Surveillance of Chronic Diseases (Managua, Nicaragua, 2 July 2007)
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CARMEN: Protocol and Guidelines. Countrywide Integrated Noncommunicable Diseases Intervention (CINDI) Programme.
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Central America-Mexico Regional Consultation: Regional Strategy and Plan of Action on an Integrated Approach to the Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases Including Diet, Physical Activity, and Health (Panama City, 27 November 2006)
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National Programs | |
Dominica's National Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases Summit (14 December 2007)
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National Consultation: Strategies for a National Action Plan on Integrated Management and Epidemiological Surveillance of Chronic Diseases (Managua, Nicaragua, 2 July 2007)
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CARMEN: Country Profiles
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Disease Management Guidelines | |
Managing Hypertension in Primary Care in the Caribbean
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Implementation Manual for Collaborative Projects to Improve the Quality of Care for People with Chronic Diseases
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Protocol for the Nutritional Management of Obesity, Diabetes and Hypertension in the Caribbean
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Treatment and Treatment Guidelines | |
Adherence to Long-Term Therapies: Evidence for Action
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Quality of Care | |
CSP27.R10: Regional Policy and Strategy for Ensuring Quality of Health Care, Including Patient Safety
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Implementation Manual for Collaborative Projects to Improve the Quality of Care for People with Chronic Diseases
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Healthy Lifestyles | |
Regional Strategy on an Integrated Approach to the Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases Including Diet, Physical Activity, and Health
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Healthy Eating and Active Living
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First Round of Community Cardiovascular Health Promoters Receives Diplomas (INCAP, Guatemala City, Guatemala, 26 June 2008)
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4th Pan American Congress to Promote Vegetable and Fruit Consumption (Santiago, Chile, 28-30 August 2008)
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The World Health Report 2002: Reducing Risks, Promoting Healthy Life
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Toolkits | |
STEPwise Approach to Stroke Surveillance (STEPS Stroke)
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PanAmerican STEPS, the PAHO/WHO Stepwise Approach to Chronic Noncommunicable Disease Risk-Factor Surveillance
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Stop the Global Epidemic of Chronic Disease: Advocacy Toolkit
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NCD Surveillance Toolkit: Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases
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Population Groups | |
CARMEN School International Course: Social Marketing and Preventing Child Obesity (Santiago, Chile, 26–27 August 2008)
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We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition
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Social Communication (including Health Promotion) | |
Stop the Global Epidemic of Chronic Disease: Advocacy Toolkit
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Stop the Global Epidemic of Chronic Disease: A Practical Guide to Successful Advocacy
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Advocacy | |
Chronic Disease Prevention & Control in the Americas, Vol. 1, No. 10, October 2007
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Training Materials | |
Promoting Physical Activity in the Caribbean (Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 6-7 May 2008)
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Stop the Global Epidemic of Chronic Disease: A Practical Guide to Successful Advocacy
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STEPS Training Workshop Materials (PAHO/WHO STEPwise Approach to Chronic Noncommunicable Disease Risk-Factor Surveillance)
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