Evaluation of a systematic cardiovascular disease risk reduction strategy in primary healthcare: an exploratory study from Zhejiang, China

CONCLUSION
A holistic CVD risk reduction approach shows preliminary effects in a rural PHC setting of Zhejiang, China. However, further understanding is needed regarding its long-term effectiveness and feasibility in PHC practices. Our cluster-based RCT will provide the highest level of evidence for the policy development of preventing CVD in a rural PHC of China.

Source: Journal of Public Health - May 28, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Zou, G., Wei, X., Gong, W., Yin, J., Walley, J., Yu, Y., Zhang, Z., King, R., Hu, R., Chen, K., Yu, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research