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Hypertension in Older Adults in Jamaica: Prevalence, Treatment and Control

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.167

Pages:

439–47

Synopsis:

This study assesses hypertension prevalence, treatment and levels of control among community-dwelling older adults in Jamaica. The prevalence of hypertension was 61.7%, with the majority (90.0%) of older adults being on treatment and 34.8% were controlled.

Received:

02 May, 2018

Accepted:

15 Oct, 2018

Published:

31 Dec, 2018

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e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

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Hypertension and Diabetes Prevalence in Older Persons in Jamaica, 2012

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 5: Sep (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.065

Pages:

416–23

Synopsis:

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including diabetes and hypertension in the older Jamaican population has significantly increased over the last 20 years. Immediate, short-term activities that target the individual are necessary if NCDs are to be prevented and/or be properly controlled.

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Received:

12 Mar, 2014

Accepted:

27 Mar, 2014

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Original Articles

Keywords:

Hypertension

diabetes

non-communicable diseases

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e-Published: 14 Aug, 2014

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Ageing of Jamaica’s Population – What Are the Implications for Healthcare?

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.003

Pages:

3–8

Synopsis:

This paper discusses Jamaica’s current census (2011) and the changes in the over 60-year old population since the 2001 census and the implications for healthcare. Emphasis is placed on chronic disease reduction and improved quality of life for older persons.

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Received:

15 Jan, 2014

Accepted:

25 Jan, 2014

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e-Published: 08 Apr, 2014

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Health Status and Health-seeking Behaviour of Jamaican Men Fifty-five years and Over

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 3 (2011)

Pages:

322–9

Synopsis:

This study describes the health status and healthseeking behaviour of men fifty-five years and older in Jamaica based on a quantitative survey of 2000 men. There are implications for health policy and programming given rapid population ageing in the Caribbean.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The Caribbean including Jamaica is undergoing rapid population ageing with implications for health service planning and delivery. Such planning should take into account gender differentials. This study describes and analyses the health status and health-seeking behaviour of men 55 years and over in Jamaica.

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Health-seeking behaviour

older men

Journal Authors:

C Morris

K James