1. Promotion of Cardiovascular Health in Africa: The Alliance for Medical Research in Africa (AMedRA) Expert Panel.
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Ka MM, Gaye ND, Ahadzi D, Baker-Smith CM, Ndao SCT, Wambugu V, Singh G, Gueye K, Seck D, Dia K, Allen NB, Ba A, Mboup WN, Yassine R, Guissé PM, Anne M, Aw F, Bèye SM, Diouf MT, Diaw M, Belkhadir J, Wone I, Kohen JE, Mbaye MN, Ngaide AA, Liyong EA, Sougou NM, Lalika M, Ale BM, Jaiteh L, Mekonnen D, Bukachi F, Lorenz T, Ntabadde K, Mampuya W, Houinato D, Kitara DL, Kane A, Seck SM, Fall IS, Tshilolo L, Samb A, Owolabi M, Diouf M, Lamptey R, Kengne AP, Maffia P, Clifford GD, Sattler ELP, Mboup MC, Jobe M, and Gaye B
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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., Competing Interests: The authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose., (© 2024 The Authors.)
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- 2024
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