International Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension Research Group

Project: Research

Project Details

Description

The International Diabetes and Hypertension Research Group for fishers, seafarers and other transport workers was created 12 Jan 2022 in a Zoom conference by specialists in diabetes epidemiology, diabetology, occupational epidemiology, maritime medicine and public health with participation from Russia, Denmark, (Greenland), Spain, France, Panamá and The Filippines. The aim is to provide a foundation for safe and healthy preventive strategies within the UN Global Sustainable Goals, especially Goal 3: Good health and well-being for all workers and Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth with the primary tasks:
1. Screening program for Diabetes T2 and Hypertension via routine medical exams
2. Revision of the ILO Guidelines for medical examinations of seafarers
3. Contribute to the Revision of the WHO International Medical Guide for Ships
4. Contribute to the Revision of the EU Ships Medical Chest
StatusActive
Effective start/end date12/01/202212/01/2032

Collaborative partners

  • Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen (lead)
  • Steno Diabetes Center Greenland
  • University of the Philippines
  • University Hospital of Brest

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