The legacy of colonialism, modern-day conveniences and a diet high in fat and sugar have bequeathed the island a diabetes and high-blood pressure pandemic. But can health plans win out over corporate interests?
The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) is calling on policymakers in the region to prioritise children’s mental health. At a virtual press conference on Tuesday, members of HCC across the region announced the Healthy Caribbean Youth Mental Health Call to Action in anticipation of World Mental Health Day on October 10. Stephanie Whiteman, a youth advocate for HCC based in Barbados, said the initiative aimed to encourage governments to provide access …
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of premature death in the Caribbean significantly higher than the global average of 70 per cent with 80 per cent of deaths in Jamaica, 81 p
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