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Cardiovascular Health in a Single Community in Rural Haiti: A …
WebINTRODUCTION. Haiti is the most impoverished nation in the Americas and has a high burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) including hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure. 1-5 In Haiti, ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are estimated to be the top two causes of death. 6 One strategy to reduce CVD is primary prevention …
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Digital Transformation and Healthcare Innovation in the Caribbean
WebConclusion. Digital transformation of the healthcare system in the Caribbean is essential for growth. In order to progress, stakeholders in public and private sector must appreciate the importance. Several benefits include increased productivity, cost savings, clinical connectivity and their impact on population health.
Adherence To Antihypertensive Medications Among Primary Care …
Web1 Unit of Public Health and Primary Care, Department of Paraclinical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad. 2 Port-of-Spain General Hospital, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. 3 Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad
Children’s oral health in the Caribbean: A public health problem
WebTrinidad and Tobago. rahul.naidu @sta.uwi.edu. Dental caries (tooth decay) is a public health problem affecting young children in the Caribbean. Developing appropriate solutions and effective interventions to address this problem can only be achieved through a better understanding of the disease process and it socio-environmental influences.
Improving Population Health through Priority Setting in Trinidad …
WebIntroduction. Towards the end of the 20 th century, it became increasingly obvious in many countries that a ‘virtuous cycle’ of technological and demographic changes produced ever increasing demands on health systems. Improvements in healthcare (driven by technological advances and other factors) lead to demographic changes (ageing …
The impact of ageing on public health: Implications for Caribbean
WebGlobally, it is estimated that the world’s population of ages 60 and above will reach 2 billion by 2050. Ageing is associated with gradual accumulation of molecular and cellular damage that results in decreased physiological capacity, increased disease risk, and decline in health resulting in death 1 . The prevalence of chronic conditions
The Impact of Public Health Interventions on The First and Second …
WebINTRODUCTION. The novel coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2, has now resulted in a pandemic causing the disease COVID-19. 1 The number of confirmed cases globally has surpassed 35 million with more than 1,000,000 deaths. 1 The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the Caribbean region on March 1 st 2020. 2 To date …
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Digital Transformation and Healthcare Innovation in the …
WebCMJ | Published online on February 27, 2022 1 Digital Transformation and Healthcare Innovation in the Caribbean Jonathan Noël MBBS (UWI), FRCS (Urol)1 Damion Basdeo MBBS (UWI), SCE Acute Medicine (UK)2 Author’s Affiliations:
Caribbean Medical Journal – Caribbean Medical Journal
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The Epidemiology of Sharp Injuries in Healthcare Workers at a
WebTime and place of reporting. The highest number of events occurred between 10:00-11:00 in the morning (am) [n=29, 20.6%]. A total of 123 [89.1%] of these incidents were first reported to the SGH A&E with 136 [98.6%] being reported to the IPC department.
Oral Health Related Quality of Life in an Adult Jamaican Population
WebINTRODUCTION. Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) is an instrument that was created as a means to subjectively quantify the psychosocial and emotional burden of oral illness amongst various populations by investigating patients’ perceptions of their oral health and its impact on their day-to-day lives. 1 The Oral …
A Short Report on Strokes at San Fernando General Hospital
WebDISCUSSION. Globally there is a crude rate of 185.01 strokes per 100,000 per year. 11 Compared to our gathered data of 5.7 strokes a day for our population 600,000, resulting in about 2081 new strokes a year (estimated 347 per 100,000 per year). World standard population incidence for strokes varies from 41 per 100,000 in Nigeria to 316 …
A Nursing Perspective: Community nursing in Trinidad & Tobago
WebPublic health nursing “is the branch of nursing concerned with providing nursing care and health guidance to individuals, families, and other population groups in settings such as where they live, work, play, recreate and go to school.” 1 As a community health nurse in this field, one must have multiple skills across a range of areas, starting …
Antibiotic Resistance in Trinidad: A population-based survey of …
WebIntroduction. Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is an important and increasing public health problem. Antibiotic resistance is the phenomenon whereby bacteria attain the ability to resist the effects of antibiotics. 1 While antibiotic resistance can occur as a natural process, high antibiotic consumption accelerates its development. 2 Instances of …
Risk factors associated with COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit
WebINTRODUCTION The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has overwhelmed many health care systems worldwide, causing significant morbidity and mortality. 1 The first case in Guyana was recorded in March 2020, and by the end of …
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