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The Epidemiological Profile of Non-Communicable Diseases in Jamaica: Burden, Transition, Social Patterning, Risk Factors, Health-System Challenges, and Priorities for Prevention and Control

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This report looks at the health of people in Jamaica. It covers many diseases, including kidney disease. It describes how common these diseases are and what causes them. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Paul Andrew Bourne, PhD, DrPH (University of the Commonwealth Caribbean) · Feliciano Thorpe

Source

Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-09-28
https://doi.org/10.47363/jfmpm/2026(3)145