A research project advancing urban cardiovascular health in Europe
Our Vision
A future where evidence-based prevention, early detection and cutting-edge management of cardiovascular disease are universally acceptable in urban areas regardless of social or personal circumstances.
Co-creation
We collaborate with city officials, healthcare professionals, and community members to co-create innovative strategies and interventions for improving cardiovascular health in urban areas.
Piloting
We pilot the developed strategies and interventions in real urban settings to assess their effectiveness and feasibility for long-term implementation.
Evaluation and Iteration
Based on rigorous evaluation, we iterate and refine the strategies to ensure their sustainability and effectiveness in reducing health-related inequalities in cities.
Goals
Cities@Heart engages in understanding the context of urban cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden and developing strategies to improve cardiovascular interventions.
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Reduce burden of cardiovascular disease
Improve CVD awareness, detection, prevention and management by addressing barriers to reducing the burden of CVD disability and mortality.
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Integrate data operability
Create a digital data ecosystem that can support project stakeholders, integrating CVD data and harmonising data standards.
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Implement new technology
Devise measures for interventions through new technology to scale up urban CVD strategies.
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Disseminate findings
Effectively disseminate our findings and activities among various members of the public and stakeholder groups.
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Improve health equity
Increase insights into urban health disparities and develop tools to lessen CVD burden among underserved communities.
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Develop innovate policies
Evaluate the health economics of CVD interventions and develop innovative policies to tackle the costs of CVD.
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Engage stakeholders
Engage stakeholders including citizens, patients, municipalities, industry, and support the next generation of health technology.
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Ensure sustainable solutions
Establish a robust project management framework and promote long-term sustainability.
