In a preliminary review of the data we collected in Montserrat, it is apparent that the prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetes in Montserrat is higher than the general prevalence that is usual in the Caribbean islands, and is notably higher than in urban areas of the United States or in African Americans. This is especially interesting since smoking is very low to non-existent on the island, there is increased physical activity ( there is a lot of uphill walking) and lower obesity prevalence.
Is this due to Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome from the volcano or increase in inflammatory processes which are contributing to these higher percentages compared with neighboring islands and the United States? Please follow the blog for further information.
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