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BIPS participates in interdisciplinary workshop on cardiovascular and planetary health

Epidemiological Methods and Etiological Research News

The Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS is involved in a high-level workshop on global health issues at the interface of cardiovascular and planetary health. The event, organized by the German Alliance for Global Health Research (GLOHRA), takes place from December 5-6, 2024 at the University of Heidelberg.

Children running in the countryside.

Environmental factors such as green spaces influence the cardiovascular health of children.

Presentation on health and environmental factors

Dr. Rajini Nagrani, head of the Molecular Epidemiology Unit, presents her work on environmental factors and cardiovascular risks in children. In her lecture “Air pollution, built environment (green spaces) and its association with CVD markers in children”, she explains how air pollution and urban environmental factors such as green spaces can influence the cardiovascular health of children. Using the latest statistical methods, important insights into prevention and health promotion are gained.

Significance of the workshop

The workshop provides a platform for discussing the complex interactions between environmental change, lifestyle and health. The aim is to close scientific knowledge gaps and develop strategies for promoting health through global dialog.