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The Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure in Adolescents in Nassau, The Bahamas

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 1: Jan (2015) - Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Special Issue

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.114

Pages:

17–22

Synopsis:

The estimated prevalence of elevated blood pressure in Bahamian adolescents is relatively high. The prevalence of 8.9% is comparable to those in the region. Researchers advise yearly screening in reducing the cardiovascular disease risk profile.

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of elevated blood pressure (EBP) in Bahamian adolescents.

Received:

25 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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e-Published: 28 Apr, 2015

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Association between Obesity and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in New Providence Adolescents as Demonstrated by the HbA1c Test

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 8: Nov (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.212

Synopsis:

There is a strong positive association between impaired glucose tolerance and obesity among Bahamian adolescents.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore the association between obesity and the development of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in Bahamian adolescents.

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glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)

impaired glucose tolerance

oral glucose tolerance test

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e-Published: 18 Feb, 2014

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HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Sexual Behaviour among Junior High School Students in New Providence, Bahamas

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 4: HIV/AIDS - May (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.169

Pages:

318–22

Synopsis:

Junior high schools students in New Providence, Bahamas, have fairly accurate knowledge of HIV/AIDS but misconceptions regarding transmission are still prevalent.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine accuracy of knowledge and sexual behaviour patterns of junior high school students in New Providence towards HIV/AIDS and identify gender variations.

Methods: A cross-sectional study with cluster sampling of classrooms was undertaken at two schools utilizing a questionnaire. SPSS was used for statistical analysis.

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