Non-Communicable Diseases and Health Indices of Adolescents in Jamaica: A National Perspective

Non-Communicable Diseases and Health Indices of Adolescents in Jamaica: A National Perspective

Paul Andrew Bourne

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Charlene Sharpe-Pryce

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Angela Hudson-Davis

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Ikhalfani Solan

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Olive Watson-Coleman

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Joan Rhule

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Paul Andrew Bourne. 2014. \u201cNon-Communicable Diseases and Health Indices of Adolescents in Jamaica: A National Perspective\u201d. Global Journal of Medical Research - F: Diseases GJMR-F Volume 14 (GJMR Volume 14 Issue F2).

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Authors: Paul Andrew Bourne, Cynthia Francis, Charlene Sharpe-Pryce, Angela Hudson-Davis, Ikhalfani Solan, Olive Watson-Coleman, Joan Rhule (PhD/Dr. count: 0)

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