A review of epidemiological research in rural Jamaican community, 1959-1975
West Indian med. j
; 28(1): 3-16, Mar. 1979.
Article
in English
| MedCarib
| ID: med-11276
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JM3.1
Localization: JM3.1; R18.W4
ABSTRACT
Epidemiology research carried out between 1959 and 1976 in a rural community in Jamaica is summarized. The prevalence of many chronic conditions was established by cross-sectional investigations. The importance of hypertension and diabetes mellitus as a cause of mortality was demonstrated in follow-up studies. Factors influencing child growth and school achievement were investigated (AU)
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Health Surveys
Type of study:
Observational study
/
Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
/
Child, preschool
/
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
English Caribbean
/
Jamaica
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Year:
1979
Document type:
Article
