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What is the main cause of death and premature death in Jamaica?
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)?
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?
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?
Which demographic group is noted to have a high prevalence of hypertension in the Caribbeans?
What is one of the factors mentioned in the text that may contribute to hypertension in the Caribbeans?
What is one of the factors mentioned in the text that may contribute to hypertension in the Caribbeans?
Which system's role is implicated as a factor in the disparities seen in different races regarding hypertension?
Which system's role is implicated as a factor in the disparities seen in different races regarding hypertension?
What is the main cause of death in the Caribbean despite the increasing awareness of chronic and communicable diseases?
What is the main cause of death in the Caribbean despite the increasing awareness of chronic and communicable diseases?
Which organization initiated the BP screening campaign named May Measurement Month (MMM)?
Which organization initiated the BP screening campaign named May Measurement Month (MMM)?
What is the single most important risk factor related to stroke in African-Caribbean populations?
What is the single most important risk factor related to stroke in African-Caribbean populations?
What was the primary goal of screening adult persons in Jamaica during the MMM17 campaign?
What was the primary goal of screening adult persons in Jamaica during the MMM17 campaign?
What observed trend in Jamaica led to the focus on BP screening and monitoring in the MMM17 campaign?
What observed trend in Jamaica led to the focus on BP screening and monitoring in the MMM17 campaign?
