This issue of CAJANUS focuses on several important aspects of chronic diseases. The burden, complexity and cost of these diseases are collectively threatening the ability of Caribbean countries to improve the overall health of its citizens. The wide-ranging effects of chronic diseases necessitate all sectors of society to be more aware of the conditions and accelerators of their disabling and life threatening conditions.
Caribbean Food & Nutrition Institute
Jamaica Centre
University of the West Indies Campus Mona, P. O. Box 140, Kingston 7, Jamaica
Tel: 1 (876) 927-1540-1; 1 (876) 927-1927 Fax: 1 (876) 927-2657 E-mail:
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Caribbean Food & Nutrition Institute
Trinidad Centre
University of the West Indies Campus St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
Tel: 1 (868) 645-2917;1 (868) 663-1544 Fax:1 (868) 663-1544 E-mail:
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