Data from the 2001 Bahamas Living conditions survey were analysed to determine whether differences exist in adult obesity by socio-economic status in The Bahamas. Findings show that females of lower socioeconomic status had the greatest vulnerability for obesity. National programmes that promote healthy lifestyles should target this group.

Ulcerated sexually transmitted diseases rates in Jamaica are falling; this may be related to successful measures aimed at alleviating poverty and the decrease in HIV with high condom use.