Publications

geohelminth infections in school-aged children in jamaica.	there is concern that geohelminthiasis may adversely affect the growth and development of children. the relevance of this in the caribbean is unclear since in many territories the prevalence of geohelminths is unknown. we report the results of three surveys conducted in jamaican primary schools located in areas at high risk for geohelminthiasis. the first was conducted in 12 kingston schools and comprised children in grades 2 to 5 (aged 7 to 10 years). the second and third surveys were conducted ...	1994	7900373
parasitism and nutritional status of poor suburban jamaican toddlers.	a survey was conducted on 145 toddlers, 6-36 months of age, in a suburb in kingston, jamaica. the aim of the study was to measure the prevalence of and association between parasitism and nutritional status. 42% were malnourished (80% of standard weight for age), most commonly (76%) in the 12-17 month age group. 34% had 1 or more parasites, particularly trichuris trichuria (21%) or ascaris lumbricoides (63%). peak prevalence of parasitism was among the 30-36 month old children (63%). nutriti ...	1988	3247726