Publications

39 publications

1. 

   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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2. 

   Suicide Mortality Trends in Jamaica From 2010 to 2019

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   Describe changes in suicide mortality and the demographic characteristics of those who died. The authors identified men and younger adults as priorities for national suicide prevention.

   Keywords: age-adjusted incidenceJamaicasuicide mortality

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   Validation of Spot Urine Estimates of Sodium Intake in Jamaica

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   Compare sodium estimates from spot urine formulas with measured 24-hour excretion. Average estimates were broadly comparable, while individual classification of high intake varied by method.

   Keywords: sodium intakespot urinevalidation

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