Mediterranean studies of cardiovascular disease and hyperglycemia: analytical modeling of population socio-economic transitions (MedCHAMPS)—rationale and methods

Maziak, W., Critchley, J., Zaman, S., Unwin, N., Capewell, S., Bennett, K., Unal, B., Husseini, A., Romdhane, H. B. and Phillimore, P. (2013) Mediterranean studies of cardiovascular disease and hyperglycemia: analytical modeling of population socio-economic transitions (MedCHAMPS)—rationale and methods. International Journal of Public Health, 58(4), pp. 547-553. (doi: 10.1007/s00038-012-0423-4) (PMID:23111372)

Abstract

Objectives In response to the escalating epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the Mediterranean Region (MR), an international collaboration aiming at understanding the burden of CVD and evaluating cost-effective strategies to combat it was recently established. This paper describes the rationale and methods of the project MedCHAMPS to disseminate this successful experience.<p></p> Methods The framework of MedCHAMPS is exceptional in combining multiple disciplines (e.g. epidemiology, anthropology, economics), countries [Turkey, Syria, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), Tunisia, UK, Ireland], research methods (situational and policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative studies, statistical modeling), and involving local stakeholders at all levels to assess trends of CVD/diabetes in the society and attributes of the local health care systems to provide optimal policy recommendations to reduce the burden of CVD/diabetes.<p></p> Results and conclusions MedCHAMPS provides policy makers in the MR and beyond needed guidance about the burden of CVD, and best cost-effective ways to combat it. Our approach of building developed–developing countries collaboration also provides a roadmap for other researchers seeking to build research base into CVD epidemiology and prevention in developing countries.<p></p>

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Zaman, Dr Shahaduz
• Authors: Maziak, W., Critchley, J., Zaman, S., Unwin, N., Capewell, S., Bennett, K., Unal, B., Husseini, A., Romdhane, H. B., and Phillimore, P.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social & Environmental Sustainability
• Journal Name: International Journal of Public Health
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 1661-8556
• ISSN (Online): 1661-8564