Office of Prevention, Education, and Control

Description and Background

The NHLBI Office of Prevention, Education, and Control (OPEC) coordinates the dissemination of research findings and scientific consensus to health professionals, patients, and the public so that information can be adapted for and integrated into health care practice and individual health behavior. To accomplish its mission, OPEC has established health education programs and initiatives that address high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, early warning signs of heart attack, asthma, obesity, and sleep disorders. The four largest programs have coordinating committees to help plan, implement, and evaluate program efforts in professional, patient, and public education, and spread the programs' messages to a wide range of audiences.

National Education Programs Coordinated by the NHLBI

• National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP)
• National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)
• National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP)
• National Heart Attack Alert Program (NHAAP)

Education Initiatives and Activities

• Obesity Education Initiative (OEI)

Additional Resources:

• NHLBI Health Information for Health Professionals
• NHLBI Health Information for Researchers
• NHLBI Health Information for Patients and the General Public

For further information, contact:

Office of Prevention, Education, and Control
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
ATTN: Web Site Inquiries
31 Center Drive, MSC 2480
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2480

Phone numbers are available in the Abbreviated Staff Directory.