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September 20, 2025PLOS Global Public HealthOpen Access

Elevated cardiovascular risk factors and chronic disease mortality in the Caribbean: A Cross-Sectional Study

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CBCesar BarrabiCFCelia Foster

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Cross-sectional study reveals higher CVD mortality in the non-Latin Caribbean compared to North America, highlighting urgent policy needs.

Key Points

  • CVD mortality in the non-Latin Caribbean was 196.7 deaths per 100,000, surpassing North America’s 122.6.
  • Total-to-HDL cholesterol ratios were significantly higher in Caribbean men and women, indicating greater cardiovascular risk.
  • Undiagnosed hypertension rates were markedly higher in Caribbean men at 47.6% versus 20.8% in North American men.
  • Inconsistent NCD policy implementation exacerbates CVD risk, requiring strategic investment for improved health outcomes.

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Barrabi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d439fa713b0b5dfea79e6chttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0005209
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