Advocacy & Policy

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WCC 2010 Report

The World Congress of Cardiology was held in Beijing on 16 June to 19 June, 2010. Below are links to ProCor's coverage of the conference...

Objectively measured secondhand smoke exposure and risk of cardiovascular disease

Increased risk of CVD death from secondhand smoke exposure is, in part, explained by an inflammatory process that has been described with exposure to SHS...

Integrated non-communicable disease control program in a northern part of India

Integrated NCD control programs are feasible through health services in a low resources setting by capacity building of health staff, logistic support, provision of essential drugs and by adopting a health promotion model focusing on common risk factors in different settings...

Tobacco smoke exposure in nonsmoking hospitality workers before and after a state smoking ban

This study adds to the current research on smoke exposure as it found that a tobacco-specific carcinogen (NNAL) decreased after a smoking ban was implemented...

Nut consumption and blood lipid levels

Increased consumption of nuts, most commonly walnuts and almonds, can result in reduced serum lipid levels, particularly total cholesterol and HDL-C...

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US: Cigarette ads increase smoking among teens

Increased exposure to cigarette advertisements in convenience, liquor, and small grocery stores is linked to higher smoking rates among teens, according to a new study...

Western Pacific: Imported foods increase obesity

The consumption of imported, processed foods in place of traditional cuisine is causing overweight and obesity rates to increase...

China: Support for more female research incentives

At the Women's Scientists in a Changing World conference in Beijing, the South African Minister of Science and Technology called for greater incentives to support a more prominent role for women in the scientific community...

Global: WHO code aims to decrease brain drain

The WHO has developed a "global code of practice" aimed at decreasing brain drain in low- and middle-income countries...

Mozambique: Alcohol, tobacco linked to fruits and vegetables

Strong associations were found between the use of tobacco and the consumption of alcohol, fruits, and vegetables, in a recent study of more than 12,000 people...

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