HRIDAY-CATCH (Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health

Objectives

To evaluate the efficacy of a school-based intervention for cardiovascular health.

Results:

The program made a significant impact on reducing the prevalence of tobacco and alcohol use. Outcome evaluation results showed that the intervention successfully lowered offers of tobacco; fewer students tried tobacco or had intentions to use tobacco in the future (Reddy KS, 2002).