The International Prevention Research Institute (iPRI) is an independent research institute with a staff of demonstrated world-class excellence and leadership. iPRI has unparalleled experience in epidemiological research and macro health planning with a record of delivering real health and economic value to a range of public and private sources including governments, universities, research institutes, non-governmental organisations and large multi-national concerns. iPRI is conducting a broad range of research projects with emphasis on prevention of chronic diseases and conditions. All IPRI projects have an international dimension, and their results are expected to impact on clinical and preventive practices. Projects may include authoritative reviews and meta-analyses, secondary analyses of existing data and samples and collection of new data and biological samples in the field. All IPRI projects result in publications in leading scientific journals. Projects may be funded by public or private sources, as well as by IPRI itself. In all cases, sponsors have no influence in the planning, conduct, analysis or reporting of the projects. IPRI is also engaged in several research projects with partners from low- and medium-income countries. IPRI is currently and has been involved as partner or leader in many EU projects