Prevalence of self-reported diabetes, hypertension and heart disease in individuals seeking State funding in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies

• Main Authors: Derek Chadee (Author), Terence Seemungal (Author), Lexley M. Pinto Pereira (Author), Mary Chadee (Author), Rohan Maharaj (Author), Surujpal Teelucksingh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Springer, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Diabetes, hypertension and heart disease inflict a heavy health burden on the Caribbean Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. This study assessed the prevalence of self- reported diabetes, hypertension and heart disease in lower socioeconomically placed individuals accessing welfare grants. Me...