In a new report the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) said the life expectancy for men in the Caribbean is 5.8 years below that of women, partly because societal expectations contribute to risk-seeking behaviours. The report titled “Masculinities and Health in the Region of the Americas” was launched on the eve of International Men’s Day. The report notes that societal … [Read more...]
Dental Tourism in Costa Rica
Medical tourism has become more than just a buzz word. It’s a fully-fledged industry that allows citizens from the United States and Canada to receive medical care at a cost-saving in a foreign nation. And under the medical tourism umbrella is dental tourism. Dental tourism is becoming as popular, more so in some aspects, than other forms of medical tourism and one of the nations where dental … [Read more...]
Cervical Cancer is Second most lethal Cancer among Caribbean Women
Among Caribbean women of all ages, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in terms of incidence and mortality and accounts for 13% of all cancer cases and 10.4% of all cancer deaths in the region. Cervical cancer, is caused by persistent infection of the human papillomavirus (HPV), and is a highly preventable disease (PAHO). In the Caribbean, the highest cancer incidence rates are in … [Read more...]
Few Jamaican Women are Screened for Breast Cancer
The incidence of breast cancer in Jamaica is high and it is the most common cancer diagnosed in Jamaican women resulting in a high mortality rate compared to other countries in the world. Many women unfortunately are being diagnosed at a late stage reducing their odds for successful treatment and their opportunities for long-term survival. … [Read more...]
Type 2 Diabetes on the rise in the Caribbean
Diabetes is a major public health challenge in the Caribbean affecting approximately 9% of the overall population in the region and is responsible for more than 13% of all adult deaths. In Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, Dominica, and Jamaica diabetes is one of the leading causes of death. For example, in Trinidad and Tobago, and the British Virgin Islands, at least 14 % of the … [Read more...]
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