Description of initiative

In Spain and Galicia, we have observed with concern the increase in sedentary lifestyle, obesity, arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes, which increases by age group in adults from 18 years of age to over 80.

The burden of of people living with disability increases with age and it is essential to develop a cardiovascular health promotion program in all age groups.

Balanced diet

It is about establishing a balanced diet program and approach to lifestyles that avoids the cardiovascular consequences of the population of Ferrol (65,000 inhabitants), in Galicia, north western Spain.

Likewise, a health promotion project will be developed in schools, where boys and girls will be health agents in their environment.

We will collaborate with the scientific society of primary care SEMERGEN and the cardiology service of the Ferrol University Hospital.

Expected measurable outcome

Targeting people aged 18-85 years, for any sample N of 10,000 people in 5 years, we expect to

• increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables by 50%
• reduce ultra-processed foods by 90%
• reduce salt intake below 3 grams / day by 90%
• limit sugar intake by 90%
• reduce fat intake (between 50 and 80 grams in adults) by 90%
• increase fish consumption by 75%
• reduce red meat intake by 50%
• reduce sedentary lifestyle by 75%
• decrease screen time by 50%
• increase moderate physical activity by 80%
• reduce obesity by 50%