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Cardio-India

Integrated, co-developed intervention for detection and management of cardiometabolic risk factors in older Indians (CARDIO-INDIA)

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Aim

Co-create, implement and evaluate a community and primary health system-based intervention (CARDIO-INDIA) for the management of metabolic risk factors for CVDs.

Project Brief

The older adult population in India is rapidly increasing, set to reach 230 million by 2036. It is estimated that by 2046, the proportion of older adults (60+ years) will surpass the proportion of children in India, marking a major demographic transition. Cardiometabolic diseases are a key driver of morbidity and mortality among older adults in India. The growing burden of multimorbidity, mental health vulnerability, financial instability and social isolation often complicate the management of cardiometabolic risk. Despite multiple policy initiatives and programs, the cardiometabolic risk in older adults remains a significant challenge. Fragmented detection, limited community involvement, and insufficient integration with mental health, rehabilitation services and social support continue to limit the progress and sustained control. 

Rationale

Core Innovations

Workpackage

WP 1

Conduct formative research and co-create the CARDIO-India intervention

WP 2

Implement CARDIO-India and evaluate its (cost) effectiveness

WP 3

Understand the acceptability, barriers, facilitators, and uptake to implementing CARDIO-India

WP 4

Develop a toolkit to enable scale-up of the CARDIO-India