K Mungrue

The Epidemiology of End Stage Renal Disease at a Centre in Trinidad

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 5 (2011)

Pages:

553–6

Synopsis:

The rising prevalence of end stage renal disease in Trinidad is occurring predominantly in males 50−59 years who were of African descent and had either hypertension or diabetes or both.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study is to estimate the trends in prevalence of end stage renal disease (ESRD) during the period 1999−2007 at one site in Trinidad, the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC), and to describe the epidemiological features, age, gender, ethnicity and comorbidities associated with ESRD.

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Original Articles

Keywords:

Dialysis

end stage renal failure

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e-Published: 05 Feb, 2014

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The Changing Face of Death in Trinidad and Tobago, before and after Independence

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 4 (2012) - Special Issue on Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago 50 years Independence

Pages:

452–9

Synopsis:

This study compared the changing patterns of mortality in infants and adults during the pre-independence and postindependence eras in Trinidad and Tobago. The main challenges in the pre-independence period arose predominantly from infectious diseases and in the post-independence period from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This rising tide of NCDs is the most important challenge in the new millennium to the structure and delivery of healthcare services.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the changing patterns of mortality in adults and infants during the pre-independence period 1953–1962 with the post-independence period 1962–2006 thus providing evidence for the burden of disease and the impact of independence on the state of health of
the nation.

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Keywords:

Mortality

Burden of disease

epidemiological transition

GDP

infant mortality

Journal Authors:

K Mungrue