In this study, we analysed the data of patients hospitalized with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) to explore the aetiological distribution and drug resistance of pathogens, so as to enable a reasonable anti-infective treatment therapy and timely and effectively control the disease. We found that patients hospitalized with AECOPD were infected mainly with Gram-negative bacilli and with a higher rate of resistant strains of infection.

Citizenship is an important and overlooked determinant of health awareness. Vulnerable populations have limited access to healthcare, and non-citizens are less likely to know their HIV status. Citizenship represents a key component in the propagation of the HIV pandemic.

We estimated the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults in Jamaica and identified associated factors. Less than one-third of persons had cognitive impairment and this was associated with older age, lower education and poorer health and physical functioning.

There appears to be an increase in dental caries, hypoplasia and periodontal disease in patients with tetralogy of Fallot compared to controls. However, the prognosis of this disease has been enormously improved as a result of cardiac surgery.