From Heart Health Promotion to Chronic Disease Prevention: Contributions of the Canadian Heart Health Initiative

Background The Canadian Heart Health Initiative began in 1987 as an 18-year undertaking to address the epidemic of cardiovascular disease in Canada. There is growing recognition in Canada of the need for an integrated approach to prevention that addresses common risks for many chronic diseases. Cont...

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Main Authors: Kerry Robinson, MA, Tracy Farmer, PhD, Susan J. Elliott, PhD, John Eyles, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-04-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/apr/06_0076.htm