title: The Missouri Cardiovascular Health Plan: a focus on prevention.
abstract: The authors describe a framework for planning, implementing, and evaluating cardiovascular health programs in Missouri. Populations targeted for intervention are identified, and the role of the physician in supporting community-based cardiovascular health promotion is explored.
authors.affiliation: Missouri Department of Health, Columbia 65203.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dabney
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Brownson
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: LaFontaine
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008923:Missouri; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000458:organization & administration; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States