THE CHAA
Mission and cause
The Cardiovascular Health Action Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight the high prevalence of obesity and its cardiovascular complications among children and families by developing concrete solutions to this problem.
a global approach
The Approach 180
Approach 180 is a family-based, educational, interdisciplinary approach based on prevention and motivational education. Guilt-free and based on an understanding of each individual's unique environment, it promotes the gradual modification of behaviors with the aim of adopting and maintaining a healthier lifestyle in the long term.
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CHAA's resources are the heart of the innovative practice of Approach 180. They are adapted to the unique realities of the families, environments and regions they serve, and share the values of family, education and inclusion that are at the core of Approach 180.
Professional training
The Chair of Education
Expand your knowledge in healthy lifestyle to prevent non-communicable diseases based on the Approach 180’s experience in the prevention and management of obesity.
News
Le traitement pharmacologique de l'obésité chez les jeunes de 6 à 12 ans efficace et sécuritaire. Pourquoi nous en sommes rendus là?
Écoutez Dr St-Pierre en parler à la Commission avec Luc Ferrandez et Nathalie Normandeau. Pour accéder à l'entrevue: https://www.985fm.ca/audio/647016/le-taux-d-obesite-chez-les-enfants-et-les-adolescents-a-quadruple-en-30-ans
Radio Canada - Zone économie - Prévenir avant de devoir guérir
« 80% des maladies chroniques pourraient être évitées en adoptant de meilleures habitudes de vie. «On veut que le consommateur...
La Presse - Comment prévenir 80% des maladies chroniques
“Healthcare systems are crumbling under the weight of chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke...). Yet 80% of the most common...
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