Publications

3 publications

1. 

   Frequency of High Salt Food Consumption in Jamaica

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   Estimate how often adults consume high-salt foods and identify associated characteristics. The authors identified younger adults as one audience for sodium-reduction efforts.

   Keywords: food frequencyJamaicasalt consumption

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2. 

   Health Literacy and Blood Pressure Control in Jamaica

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   Determine whether health literacy is associated with blood pressure control among Jamaicans with hypertension. The study found no association between health literacy and blood pressure control.

   Keywords: blood pressurehealth literacyhypertension

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3. 

   Sodium and Potassium Intake Estimates for Jamaican Adults

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   Update national estimates of sodium and potassium intake using spot urine measurements. The authors called for stronger public health efforts to address high sodium and low potassium intake.

   Keywords: dietary intakepotassiumsodium

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