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Epidemiology of the Sickle Cell Disease in Grenada: A Comparison with Haiti, Jamaica and United States of America

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.129

Pages:

491–6

Synopsis:

This study estimates the average prevalence, case-fatality rate and cause-specific mortality rate of SCD in Grenada, West Indies, and compares the epidemiology to that in the United States of America and elsewhere in the Caribbean.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a multifaceted, chronic disease severely affecting the quality of life of patients and their families. In addition, it is becoming a costly public health concern. In comparing the epidemiology, management and outcome of SCD in the United States of America and the Caribbean, this article aimed to promote awareness of SCD and the need for adequate treatment.

Received:

12 Jun, 2017

Accepted:

12 Jun, 2017

Published:

13 Nov, 2017

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wimj-iss4-2017_491_496.pdf

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e-Published: 11 Jul, 2017

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The Male-female Birth Ratio in California and the 1992 April Riots in Los Angeles

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.338

Pages:

223–5

Synopsis:

Stress induces spontaneous abortions that affect male fetuses more than female fetuses. The April 1992 Los Angeles riots constituted six days of civil unrest. This study showed that male births in California State dipped following this event.

ABSTRACT

Received:

21 Nov, 2014

Accepted:

23 Mar, 2015

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wimjjun2015_223_225.pdf

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Infant

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