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The Epidemiology of Suicide in Jamaica 2002–2010: Rates and Patterns

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 5 (2012) - Special Issue on Mental Health
Pages: 
509–15
Synopsis: 
For the period 2002–2010, suicide rates in Jamaica have been stable with a mean overall annual incidence of 2.1 per 100 000 population.

ABSTRACT

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Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
epidemiology
Suicide Rates
developing country
Journal Authors: 
WD Abel
K James
R Bridgelal-Nagassar
D Holder-Nevins
H Eldemire
E Thompson
C Sewell
e-Published: 24 Oct, 2013

Sociodemographics and Clinical Presentation of HIV in Jamaica Over 20 years: A Comparative Analysis of Surveillance Data

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 4 (2010)
Pages: 
409–17
Synopsis: 
An analysis of Jamaica’s HIV surveillance data showed improved timely diagnosis of HIV-infection and reduction in HIV morbidity over the last 2 decades.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To delineate changes in the epidemiology of HIV including morbidity and mortality patterns based on three key time points in Jamaica’s HIV response.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
HIV
Jamaica
epidemiology
Public Health
AIDS
Journal Authors: 
J Duncan
Y Grant
TR Clarke
KM Harvey
RC Gibson
G Barrow
WD Abel
EN Barton
JP Figueroa
e-Published: 07 Oct, 2013

The Epidemiology of Diabetes Mellitus in Jamaica and the Caribbean: A Historical Review

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 3 (2010)
Pages: 
259–64
Synopsis: 
Epidemiological studies over the last 50 years have documented an increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the Caribbean. Diabetes is associated with a high rate of complications, high economic cost and is a leading cause of mortality in the region.

ABSTRACT

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
epidemiology
diabetes mellitus
Journal Authors: 
TS Ferguson
MK Tulloch-Reid
RJ Wilks
e-Published: 07 Oct, 2013

Prevalence of Dentine Hypersensitivity among Adult Patients Attending a Dental Hospital Clinic in Turkey

Issue: 
Vol 61, issue 2 (2012)
Pages: 
174–9
Synopsis: 
The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in a postgraduate clinic in Turkey was 7.6%. The commonest teeth affected were the upper premolar and the commonest initiating factor was cold drinks.

 

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity (DH) and to examine some associated factors such as the initiating stimuli among adult patients attending the Restorative Clinic of the Kırıkkale University Dental Faculty, Turkey.

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Journal Sections: 
Dental Forum
Keywords: 
epidemiology
prevalence
dentinal hypersensitivity
dentine
Journal Authors: 
H Çolak
S Demirer
M Hamidi
R Uzgur
S Köseoğlu
e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

Epidemiology of Febrile Diseases in the Emergency Department of a Caribbean Island: The Curaçao Experience

Issue: 
Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)
Pages: 
76–80
Synopsis: 
This paper describes the aetiology and outcome of febrile patients at the emergency department of a general hospital in Curaçao. A high prevalence of bacterial infections and mortality were observed.


ABSTRACT

Objective: The aetiology of febrile diseases in tropical countries often remains poorly characterized. We aim to describe the aetiology and outcome of febrile illnesses at the Emergency Department (ED) in Curaçao.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
epidemiology
Caribbean region
emergency medicine
fever
Journal Authors: 
M Limper
I Gerstenbluth
AJ Duits
ECM van Gorp
e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

Hospitalization Trends in Adult Ocular Trauma at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 6 (2012)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2011.180
Pages: 
605–9
Synopsis: 
Of the 252 adults who were admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies between 2000 and 2005, 78.6% were males. The patient’s age, gender, aetiology, place of trauma, hospitalization period and surgical intervention were assessed to determine the burden of ocular disease on the population.

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Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
chemical burns
epidemiology
University Hospital of the West Indies
Adult ocular trauma
hospitalization
Journal Authors: 
L Mowatt
A McDonald
D Ferron-Boothe
e-Published: 24 Jan, 2013

Paediatric Ocular Trauma Admissions to the University Hospital of the West Indies 2000–2005

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 6 (2012)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2011.181
Pages: 
598–604
Synopsis: 
This study assessed the paediatric ocular trauma admissions to the University Hospital of the West Indies between 2000 and 2005. Of the 145 paediatric admissions, 69.6% were males. The home was the most common place of injury and the stone was the most likely causative agent.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Admission
chemical burns
epidemiology
ocular trauma
paediatric
University Hospital of the West Indies
Journal Authors: 
L Mowatt
A McDonald
D Ferron-Boothe
e-Published: 24 Jan, 2013

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