Hypertension (HTN) in Jamaica

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What is the main cause of death and premature death in Jamaica?

  • Heart failure
  • Stroke (correct)
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Renal failure

What percentage of the Jamaican population is affected by hypertension (HTN)?

  • Less than 10%
  • Over a quarter (correct)
  • Around half
  • Nearly 80%

Which of the following lifestyle factors has a great impact on the prevalence of HTN?

  • Hours of sleep
  • Favorite color choice
  • Social media usage
  • Type of diet (correct)

Which demographic group is noted to have a high prevalence of hypertension in the Caribbeans?

<p>Black African-Caribbean individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors mentioned in the text that may contribute to hypertension in the Caribbeans?

<p>Insufficient exercise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system's role is implicated as a factor in the disparities seen in different races regarding hypertension?

<p>Sympathetic nervous system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of death in the Caribbean despite the increasing awareness of chronic and communicable diseases?

<p>Cardiovascular diseases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization initiated the BP screening campaign named May Measurement Month (MMM)?

<p>International Society of Hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the single most important risk factor related to stroke in African-Caribbean populations?

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

What was the primary goal of screening adult persons in Jamaica during the MMM17 campaign?

<p>Provide information about lifestyle and dietary advice for hypertension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What observed trend in Jamaica led to the focus on BP screening and monitoring in the MMM17 campaign?

<p>High prevalence of stroke as a cause of death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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