Strengthening Preventive Programs to Control Hypertension and Obesity in Lorestan

Khorramabad – Deputy for Education at Lorestan University of Medical Sciences said the Lipid and Hypertension Congress was held to promote knowledge on preventing hypertension and obesity and to advance new programs for combating non-communicable diseases.

According to Mehr reporter, Hormoz Mahmudovand, on the sidelines of the second lipid and blood pressure congress in this university, emphasized the necessity of developing scientific and preventive programs to deal with non-communicable diseases.

Referring to the goals of this congress, he said: The main goal of this event is to increase and promote the knowledge of prevention of diseases such as high blood pressure and obesity, and to promote programs that can be effective in reducing risk factors and improving the health status of society.

Emphasis on strengthening the prevention approach in the field of health

The vice president of education of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, stating that one of the main axes of the congress is strengthening preventive programs, added: In this event, an effort has been made to focus on the development and promotion of prevention programs for non-communicable diseases, especially weight gain and high blood pressure, in addition to paying attention to traditional and modern treatment methods.

Referring to the importance of prevention in the management of non-communicable diseases, Mahmovand emphasized the necessity of using modern knowledge and scientific programs to improve health services.

The presence of health experts and activists in the congress

Referring to the presence of various specialized groups in the second lipid and blood pressure congress, he said: Cardiovascular, nephrology and internal medicine specialists, pharmacists, nurses and students are present in this scientific event.

According to the vice-chancellor of education of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, the presence of specialists and various groups in the health field in such programs can provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and specialized experiences and pay more attention to the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.

The role of scientific programs in updating health services

Mahmovand further thanked the Lipid Association for participating in this congress and stated: Holding scientific programs, including specialized congresses, is very effective in increasing knowledge and updating therapeutic and preventive services.

Emphasizing the importance of the continuation of such events, he considered the development of specialized knowledge and the strengthening of preventive programs as important areas for improving health services.

The second Lipid and Blood Pressure Congress of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences was held on October 23 with the presence of health experts and activists; An event that focused on the prevention of high blood pressure and obesity, emphasized the importance of developing scientific programs and strengthening the preventive approach in dealing with non-communicable diseases.