The FRESHAIR4Life study: Global implementation research on non-communicable disease prevention targeting adolescents' exposure to tobacco and air pollution in disadvantaged populations

Charlotte Hoffman, Anke Versluis, Sergiu Chirila, Bruce Kirenga, Amina Khan, Saima Saeed, Talant Sooronbaev, Ioanna Tsiligianni, DK Arvind, Linda Bauld, Floor van den Brand, Niels Chavannes, Hilary Pinnock, Pippa Powell, Jurjen van der Schans, Kamran Siddiqi, Siân Williams, Rianne van der Kleij

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Abstract

In the FRESHAIR4Life study, we aim to reduce the non-communicable disease (NCD) burden by implementing preventive interventions targeting adolescents’ exposure to tobacco use and air pollution (AP). This paper presents the methodology of FRESHAIR4Life and initial rapid review results.

The rapid review showed variable NCD mortality rates related to tobacco use and AP exposure in the five participating countries. Tobacco is the predominant risk factor for NCD-related deaths in the Kyrgyz Republic, Greece, and Romania, whereas AP exposure causes most NCD-related deaths in Pakistan and Uganda. Adolescents’ risk factor exposure, sources of exposure, and trends also differ significantly.

As the next step in FRESHAIR4Life, an in-depth situational analysis will inform the selection, adaptation, and integration of evidence-based interventions into the FRESHAIR4Life prevention package. Subsequently, this package will be implemented, evaluated, and iteratively refined. Throughout the research process, a strong emphasis is on co-creation, capacity building, and comprehensive communication and dissemination.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherResearch Square Company
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Publication statusPublished - 27-Oct-2023

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