TS Ferguson

Prehypertension in Jamaica: A Review of Data from Recent Studies

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 4 (2011) - Special Issue on WIMJ 60th Anniversary, 1951-2011

Pages:

429–33

Synopsis:

This paper reviews the epidemiology of prehypertension in Jamaica and lessons learnt from three national surveys and two cohort studies conducted by the Tropical Medicine Research Institute’s Epidemiology Research Unit.

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Caribbean

Jamaica

Cardiovascular disease

Blacks

cardiovascular disease risk factors

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e-Published: 03 Feb, 2014

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An Update on the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Jamaica Findings from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007–2008

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 4 (2011) - Special Issue on WIMJ 60th Anniversary, 1951-2011

Pages:

422–8

Synopsis:

This paper provides an update on the burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors in Jamaica using data from the most recent national health survey. The burden of cardiovascular disease remains high with prevalence of hypertension, 25%; diabetes, 8%; hypercholesterolaemia, 12%; obesity, 25% and overweight, 27%.

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national health surveys

cardiovascular risk

Blacks

hypercholesterolaemia

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e-Published: 03 Feb, 2014

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Chronic Disease in the Caribbean: Strategies to Respond to the Public Health Challenge in the Region What Can We Learn from Jamaica’s Experience?

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 4 (2011) - Special Issue on WIMJ 60th Anniversary, 1951-2011

Pages:

397–411

Synopsis:

This paper reviews the burden of chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) in the Caribbean within the framework of the global burden of CNCDs and provides recommendations for strategies to combat the epidemic within the region.

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chronic non-communicable disease

public health interventions

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e-Published: 29 Jan, 2014

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Its Variants: A Case of Acute Motor-sensory Axonal Neuropathy in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 7: Sept (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.039

Pages:

658–66

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Received:

25 Feb, 2013

Accepted:

25 Mar, 2013

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Case Reports

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Jamaica

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Acute motor-sensory axonal neuropathy

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e-Published: 22 Jan, 2014

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Progression from Prehypertension to Hypertension in a Jamaican Cohort: Incident Hypertension and its Predictors

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 5 (2010)

Pages:

486–93

Synopsis:

Prehypertension is associated with an approximately three-fold increase in the incidence of hypertension over an average four-year follow-up period. Overweight status, older age and female gender are also significant predictors for the development of hypertension.

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Objectives: To estimate the incidence of hypertension in people with and without prehypertension and determine the factors that predict progression to hypertension.

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Caribbean

Jamaica

Cardiovascular disease

incident hypertension

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e-Published: 15 Oct, 2013

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Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in Jamaican Adults and its Relationship to Income and Education Levels

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 3 (2010)

Pages:

265–73

Synopsis:

In this cross-sectional study, the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Jamaican adults was 21.1% and 18.4% using the International Diabetes Federation and American Heart Association/National Heart Lung and Blood Institute criteria, respectively. Metabolic syndrome prevalence was associated with socio-economic status in men.

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Objective: To estimate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Jamaican adults and to evaluate its association with socio-economic status (SES).

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e-Published: 07 Oct, 2013

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The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus in Jamaica and the Caribbean: A Historical Review

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 3 (2010)

Pages:

259–64

Synopsis:

Epidemiological studies over the last 50 years have documented an increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the Caribbean. Diabetes is associated with a high rate of complications, high economic cost and is a leading cause of mortality in the region.

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e-Published: 07 Oct, 2013

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National Health Surveys and Health Policy: Impact of the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Surveys and the Reproductive Health Surveys

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 4 (2012) - Special Issue on Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago 50 years Independence

Pages:

372–9

Synopsis:

Over the last 30 years, national health surveys, such as the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Surveys and Reproductive Health Surveys, have helped to document the burden of disease and influence public health policy in Jamaica. It is envisioned that expansion and systemic integration of these surveys in Jamaica will serve to improve health and development.

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health examination surveys

health interview surveys

national health surveys

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e-Published: 21 Aug, 2013

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Screening for Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Men of African Ancestry is Needed

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

Pages:

112–3

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Letters to the Editor

Keywords:

prostate cancer

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TS Ferguson

e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

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Diabetic Foot Complications among Patients Attending a Specialist Diabetes Clinic in Jamaica: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 3: Mar (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.031

Pages:

216–23

Synopsis:

This study estimated the prevalence of diabetic foot complications among patients of a specialist diabetes clinic in Jamaica and evaluated factors associated with foot complications. Approximately one of every eight patients had a major foot complication (amputation, ulcer or infection). Associated factors were neuropathy, high blood pressure and longer duration of diabetes.

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Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of diabetic foot complications among patients at a specialist diabetes clinic in Jamaica and identify factors associated with foot complications.

Received:

23 Jan, 2012

Accepted:

01 Feb, 2012

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