Common Risk Factor Approach: Finding Common Ground for Better Health Outcomes
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
The Common Risk Factor Approach (CRFA) is a method used to create cross-disciplinary health promotion programs sharing common risk factors for disease. Many of the behavioural risk factors negatively impacting oral health also have a detrimental effect on overall health. The present review provides an overview of the evolution and the Rationale of CRFA, the various CRFA integrated public health programs and Advocacy policy initiatives. The fact that the common risk factors approach has been highly influential in integrating oral health into general health improvement strategies; it can be greatly be adapted to major public health initiatives to tackle the Non-communicable disease [NCD] burden. Taking this combined approach, the dental health professionals can effectively reduce the morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases and decrease the incidence of oral diseases, by working within and between their professional organizations to find enduring solutions.
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C. Santhosh Kumar, Shweta Somasundara Y
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