Cardiovascular Disease Control in the United Arab Emirates

Summary

 

Supervisor(s)

Professor Stephen Leeder

Research Location

Menzies Centre for Health Policy

Program Type

Masters/PHD

Synopsis

Professor Stephen Leeder and Professor George Rubin (SPH) are engaged in working with the United Arab Emirates to develop a program of cardiovascular disease control.  The Emirates are incredibly wealthy and undergoing dramatic urbanisation.  Obesity, diabetes and heart disease are on the rise.  The consultancy, which would welcome collaborative research students, will establish needs, seek opportunities and recommend potential paths forward.  This is a magnificent opportunity for policy development research with the potential for setting an example in dealing with the global scourge of cardiovascular disease.

Keywords

cardiovascular disease, chronic illness, health policy, urbanisatiion, global health, Cardiovascular & respiratory diseases, Health & lifestyle, Heart & circulation, Public health & social medicine

Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is: 55

Other opportunities with Professor Stephen Leeder

• Serious and Continuing Illness Policy and Practice Study (SCIPPS)
• Does Health Spending Match the Needs of the Australian Population?
• Integrating health and social care in chronic disease management
• Health Goals and Targets
• Economic Consequences of Cardiovascular Disease in Developing Countries