Description
The main goal of the project is an increase of effective cancer prophylaxis through promotion of healthy lifestyle and also a cycle of prophylactic examinations for 13% of the Poviat population by the end of April 2017. Cancer prophylaxis with promotion of healthy lifestyle will contribute towards improvement of mortality rate in this category Project activities will support the changes in the area of eating habits, lifestyle and most importantly regular prophylactic examinations which are very significant for cancer prophylaxis. Over 13% of the Sztum Poviat population will be included with prophylaxis in the range of respiratory system cancer – 400 people, sexual organs cancer – 1000 women, breast cancer – 600 women, prostate cancer – 300 men, colon cancer – 400 people and skin cancer – 3000 people according to the risk groups mentioned in the Poviat Programme. 6300 citizens will take part in activities in the range of health promotion. After the project is completed its results and experiences will be distributed through continuation of healthy lifestyle promotion and regular prophylactic examinations based on EU financial support.
Summary of project results
Prior to starting the project, the authorities of Sztum conducted analysis on death causes, which indicated high mortality rate (MR) of cancer in the following organs: respiratory system, prostate, breast, skin, female reproductive system and intestine. It was decided to plan and implement activities aiming at reduction of MR under one single project, which was granted assistance from PL13. First part of this project was the complex screening program including such examinations as CAT scan, colonoscopy, mammography and USG. (outcome: 5.907 actually examined people vs 5700 in project assumptions). The second part was of informative character on the role of lifestyle in healthy being i.e. physical activity; smoking tobacco and proper digestion. Regarding this, lectures, workshops and events were organised (outcome: 6315 participants vs 6300 in project assumptions). HPV vaccines were also provided as complementary action within cancer prevention (436 girls born between 2002-2006 have been vaccinated). Project has been implemented in full, when in comes to its substantial aspect, which let to diagnose 1761 patients with pathological changes such as cancer and also other illnesses which require medical treatment. Informative part of the project will bring positive impact in local community in the future. Good practices from the project will be used in the future to continue such programs financed out of the EU sources.
Summary of bilateral results