Hypertension as the Leading Risk Factor in Jamaica
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What is the main cause of death and premature death in Jamaica?

  • Stroke (correct)
  • Heart failure
  • Renal failure
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Which population group is observed to have a high prevalence of hypertension in the text?

  • Black African-Caribbean individuals (correct)
  • Hispanic individuals
  • Asian individuals
  • White Caucasian individuals
  • What is stated as one of the causes of hypertension in Jamaica?

  • Vegetarian diet
  • High alcohol consumption
  • Low salt intake
  • Insufficient exercise and overweight (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a lifestyle factor impacting the prevalence of hypertension?

    <p>Watching TV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the disparity in hypertension prevalence among different races according to the text?

    <p>Role of the sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do environmental stressors like pollutants and heavy metals relate to hypertension according to the text?

    <p>They are associated with the health problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as the single most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in the Caribbean?

    <p>Hypertension (HTN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the BP screening campaign initiated by the International Society of Hypertension conducted in Jamaica?

    <p>In churches, schools, and civil institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HTN stand for in the context of the text?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was hypertension initially defined in the study?

    <p>Average BP above 140/90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was NOT mentioned as a public location where the BP screening campaign took place in Jamaica?

    <p>Beaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what position were participants placed during BP measurements in the study?

    <p>Seating position with backs supported and legs resting on the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

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