Naslov
Cardiovascular Disease, Risk Factors and Barriers in Their Prevention in Croatia

Autori
Džakula, Aleksandar ; Šogorić, Selma ; Polašek, Ozren ; Juriša, Adriana ; Andrić, Adriana ; Radaković, Nikolina ; Todorović, Goran

Izvornik
Collegium Antropologicum (0350-6134) 33 (2009), S1; 87-92

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
cardiovascular disease ; risk factors ; prevention ; policy ; Croatia

Sažetak
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in Croatia, and significant differences in cardiovascular risks between regions in Croatia are found. Despite high mortality rates, high cardiovascular risks and organized public health network, comprehensive system for cardiovascular disease monitoring and preventive intervention does not exist. In this research we analyzed legislation framework and responsibilities of stakeholders relevant for prevention. According to international experiences we analyzed specificity of prevention in Croatia and root causes of the problems appeared in the preventive programs in Croatia. Analysis showed that primary problem is not inefficiency, but there are limits in preventive activities definition, responsibilities distribution and task implementation. Main cause for such situation is incompatibility with current trends in medicine and public health in the world. For the successful prevention of cardiovascular disease in Croatia it is necessary to: define new terms and contents of prevention ; new responsibilities distribution ; equity in health as basic criteria for successful preventive programs.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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