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. Our combined years of experience operating at the highest level have enabled iPRI to have a unique global network of support including Senior Academic figures and Governments Departments and their senior officials. This enables iPRI to have immediate access to a worldwide network of expertise. iPRI Mission Statement "The iPRI mission is to work within defined economic limitations to bring available excellence in scientific method and international expertise to clarify critical issues in disease determination and prevention in order to contribute to the improvement of health in populations worldwide." 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.