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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Caribbean Medical Journal – Caribbean Medical Journal

WebWe have updated our submission portal to give you a better submission experience and ease of use. You can now submit your manuscript and articles to us using the Submit to …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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The Increasing Role of Immunotherapy in the Management of …

WebBACKGROUND . In the Caribbean, cancer is the second leading cause of death, affecting one in every five persons. 1,2 Of even greater concern is the mortality …

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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 …

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Digital Transformation and Healthcare Innovation in the …

WebCMJ | Published online on February 27, 2022 2 Introduction Medical records allow healthcare professionals to document and track cases with demographic detail,

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A Short Report on Strokes at San Fernando General Hospital

Web411 patients with the diagnosis of an acute stroke were admitted for the period of 28th October 2020 to 8th January 2021 (72 days) at SFGH. This gives an …

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Catalyst for Telemedicine in Trinidad …

WebReferences. World Health Organization. Telemedicine: opportunities and developments in Member States: report on the second global survey on eHealth.

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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 …

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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 …

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Views on information technology during COVID 19

WebIn April of 2020, the International Telecommunication Union and World Health Organization released a position statement entitled “Unleashing information …

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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 …

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