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Health and Gender: What is the Situation with Older Persons and How Do We Address Healthcare Needs?

Issue: 
Vol 4 Issue 1 (2017)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimjopen.2017.001
Pages: 
1-6
Synopsis: 
Older women in Jamaica have a disproportionately higher burden of chronic non communicable diseases. Gender sensitive approaches to health promotion and disease prevention are needed.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To examine the influence of gender on the health status of older Jamaicans and to identify key health-related determinants.

Methods: Nationally representative data were used to quantify gender differences for 10 chronic diseases and key determinants of health (ie lifestyle, social, financial, biological, healthcare utilization).

Received: 
February 2, 2017
Accepted: 
March 8, 2017
Published: 
June 20, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon WIMJOIss12017_1_6.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
health
ageing
gender
Journal Authors: 
K Mitchell-Fearon
D Willie-Tyndale
J McKoy-Davis
NK Waldron
D Holder Nevins
D Eldemire-Shearer

Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Issue: 
Vol 2, Issue 1 (2015): Substance Abuse and Mental Health
DOI: 
10.7727/wimjopen.2014.270
Pages: 
1–2
Accepted: 
October 27, 2014
Published: 
March 16, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon Sewell-- Mental Health and Substance Abuse.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Editorial
Keywords: 
marijuana
Drug abuse
health
mental health
Journal Authors: 
CA Sewell
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