Blood Pressure Screening Campaign in Jamaica: May Measurement Month 2017

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What was the hypertension prevalence rate among the participants in the Blood Pressure Screening Campaign in Jamaica?

27.6%

47.3% (correct)

39.5%

55.2%

What percentage of the participants in the screening campaign were from rural areas?

34.9%

18.6%

8.4% (correct)

27.4%

What was the average body mass index (BMI) of the participants in the campaign?

24.6 kg/m^2

28.2 kg/m^2 (correct)

31.8 kg/m^2

35.4 kg/m^2

What percentage of the participants were male in the Blood Pressure Screening Campaign in Jamaica?

23.4% Signup and view all the answers

What did the findings of the campaign reveal about hypertension prevalence in individuals from urban and rural areas?

It did not significantly vary between individuals from urban and rural areas. Signup and view all the answers

What does the lower prevalence of hypertension among individuals who self-identified as Interracial compared to those of Afro-Caribbean ethnicity suggest?

Environmental and lifestyle factors have a significant impact on hypertension risk. Signup and view all the answers

What does the gap in hypertension awareness and diagnosis among hypertensive patients indicate?

There is a significant lack of awareness and diagnosis of hypertension among patients. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of hypertensive patients were found to have their blood pressure under control despite being on antihypertensive medication?

32% Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is emphasized as a critical area for improvement in the management and control of hypertension among the Jamaican population?

Improved rates of diagnosis and treatment of hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested by the stark contrast in blood pressure control between diabetic and nondiabetic patients?

Diabetic patients may face challenges in controlling their blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the article 'Equity and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean'?

The influence of environmental and socioeconomic conditions on lifestyle choices and health outcomes Signup and view all the answers

How does the survey conducted by the InterAmerican Heart Foundation and the World Heart Federation contribute to the understanding of cardiovascular diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean?

It identified gaps in the quality of medical care provided for NCD prevention. Signup and view all the answers

What does the article suggest about the overlooked factors influencing lifestyle choices and health outcomes?

Economic conditions play a substantial role in shaping health outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, why are there inequities in access to healthy living conditions and medical care in Latin America and the Caribbean?

Underlying racial, social, and economic disparities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key recommendations made by the authors to address the issue of access to cardiovascular disease (CVD) medications?

Implementing stricter regulations on the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages Signup and view all the answers

Why do the authors criticize governments in relation to public health policies, citing examples from Jamaica and Brazil?

They prioritize economic interests over health-promoting policies Signup and view all the answers

In what aspect do the authors emphasize the need for government officials to prioritize health-promoting policies?

To integrate health considerations into all policies Signup and view all the answers

What challenge is highlighted in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 according to the article?

Excessive focus on economic priorities over health considerations Signup and view all the answers