Project info

Project Details :

Cardiovascular Disease is a leading cause of death globally. The UK has a disproportionately high burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and people of South Asian and African origin have the highest risks of developing the condition. Crossway Alliance worked to address this growing public health challenge in a sustainable way, culminating in a demonstration program termed Cardiovascular- Disease & Cholesterol Awareness.

01

Understanding Risk Factors

Understanding risk factors like, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, diabetes and smoking.
02

Adopting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours

Making lifestyle changes by quitting smoking, eating healthy, regular exercise and maintaining healthy weight.
03

Participating in Regular Check ups

Engaging in health workshops and events, attending check up appointments and use of medication as prescribed by the doctor.

What We Did :

COMMUNITY AND WORK PLACE HEALTH CHECKS

Increasing incidence of hypertension – one of the major risk factors for CVD 

  • Facilitated partnerships to promote CVD Awareness
  • Community Health Workshops and Events
  • Distribution of over 250 Validated BP Monitoring Devices
  • Referral of High Risk Participants to Primary Care

Final Results :

Expansion of CVD awareness throughout community and to other boroughs with the aim of identifying  people especially people of African and South Asian origin with high risk of developing elevated blood pressure.

Increase in awareness and knowledge on risk factors amongst community members and on the need to participate in national health checks.