With over 20 years of experience in longitudinal surveys and various cross-sectional studies, the Foundation initiated an intervention programme titled “Intervention Programme to Reduce the Burden of Hypertension among the Barrackpore Longitudinal Population Study Cohort in West Bengal, India”. The programme focused on the management of community-level essential hypertension among individuals without established target organ damage and was developed based on evidence-based considerations.
However, based on an initial review of six months of data, including laboratory investigations, resting ECG, physical examinations, and baseline health assessments—it was observed that the intervention required further strengthening to effectively address the intended objective of reducing hypertension-related disease burden in the community. The findings also indicated the presence of multiple co-existing health conditions and limited awareness of individual health status within the community.
Accordingly, the Foundation undertook a strategic realignment of its approach, aligning its efforts with frameworks recommended by World Health Organization and International Diabetes Federation, including the HEART-D (Hypertension, Education and Awareness, Access to Care, Risk Reduction, Treatment, and Diabetes) approach. The Foundation is also exploring opportunities for collaboration with Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases to support future initiatives.
The Government of India has established multiple programmes for the prevention and control of chronic diseases in collaboration with global partners such as the World Health Organization and the World Bank. These initiatives aim to strengthen the public health system and improve health outcomes at the population level.
The Foundation may explore potential collaboration with tertiary institutions to support the continuation of intervention-related activities and the generation of evidence-based scientific insights from existing studies conducted by the Foundation, subject to the development and submission of proposals for funding from the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases.
The Foundation is currently focused on scientific work related to the longitudinal cohort in Barrackpore, including the analysis and interpretation of Round 4 survey data. This work encompasses a range of analytical approaches, along with the development of summary notes, evidence-based frameworks, and strategic inputs.
Participation in scientific gatherings and publications has been relatively limited in recent periods.