Resource Library

Background & Evidence

Effectiveness and safety of using standardized treatment protocols for hypertension

Andrew E. Moran, et.al

Study shows that simple hypertension treatment protocols significantly improve high blood pressure control in primary health care settings.

Designing Front-of-Package Labels to Inform Consumers and Encourage Healthier Food Choices in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study

Lindsay S. Taillie, et al.

New study co-authored by RTSL suggests that warning labels are more effective for helping consumers avoid nutrients of concern like excess salt, sugar, and fat.

Trends in hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control in the Thai population, 2004 to 2020

Our partners in Thailand advocate for engagement and coordination at all levels of care to control high blood pressure and reverse downward trend in Thailand.

Global overview of government-endorsed nutrition labeling policies of packaged foods: a document review

Ummay Afroza, et al.

New study co-authored by RTSL and our partners in Bangladesh shows which warning labels on packages foods promotes healthy food choices.

FOPWL regulations around the globe

Global Health Advocacy Incubator

NOURISHING Database

World Cancer Research Fund

Tackling NCDs: best buys and other recommended interventions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, 2nd ed

World Health Organization

Key Resource

Guideline: sodium intake for adults and children

World Health Organization

Key Resource

WHO global report on sodium intake reduction

World Health Organization

Improving hypertension care among private sector providers in India

Andrew E. Moran, et al.

Encouraging private sector providers in India to prioritize high blood pressure control with a focus on improving medication access could make a big difference in health for the country.

Key Resource

Arm Position and Blood Pressure Readings: The ARMS Crossover Randomized Clinical Trial

Faulty blood pressure readings can put lives at risk. This new trial highlights how to measure blood pressures correctly to improve quality of care.

Phone Calls to Overdue Patients with Hypertension – factsheet

Resolve to Save Lives

Leading a Good Data Review Meeting – factsheet

Resolve to Save Lives

Leading a Good Data Review Meeting

Resolve to Save Lives

Change Package: Overdue Patient Management

Resolve to Save Lives

Decentralizing hypertension care in Punjab and Maharashtra States

BioMed Central Ltd

Key Resource

7.5 million lives saved and counting

Resolve to Save Lives

Patient retention to hypertension treatment: A mixed-method study from North India

The Journal of Clinical Hypertension

Hypertension control requires access and adherence to effective treatment. This study found that patient retention significantly improves in community care settings, compared with larger facilities.