Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program in Resource-Constrained Settings
This course is geared toward program managers and implementers but will also be useful for physicians, nurses, and community health workers. There are six modules in this course:
This course can be taken at your own pace; all modules or individual modules can be selected. This course is available without cost. The course is designed to teach the key strategies and tools for managing hypertension in resource-limited settings.
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Online Course for Global Sodium Reduction
This course is designed for policy makers, program implementers, and advocates working in the areas of nutrition and health, specifically in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and hypertension, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. This course can be taken at your own pace, and is available without cost. The course will present a brief history and review the science of salt, followed by an in-depth look at various strategies for reducing salt at the population level. This course will cover:
- Key elements of salt reduction strategies
- How to engage with stakeholders
- Lessons learned from real-life settings
There are eight modules in this course:
Module 1: Overview of Global Sodium Reduction
Module 2: Understanding the Setting & Options for Sodium Reduction Interventions
Module 3: Low-Sodium Salt
Module 4: Industry Salt Reduction Targets
Module 5: Front-of-Pack Labels for Packaged Food
Module 6: Reduced Salt in Restaurant Foods
Module 7: Institutional Nutrition Standards
Module 8: An Introduction to Evaluating Sodium Reduction Interventions
The first two modules will set the stage with the science and context; modules 3-7 will explore specific interventions; and the final module will discuss evaluation.