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CARI COM. Seminar on the Implementation of the System of National Accounts 2008 (SNA 2008) 14-16 June 2010, Jolly Beach, Resort, Antigua and Barbuda. CARI COM.

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  1. CARICOM Seminar on the Implementation of the System of National Accounts 2008 (SNA 2008)14-16 June 2010,Jolly Beach, Resort,Antigua and Barbuda

  2. CARICOM CARICOM Workshop on the Development of Caribbean Specific Information and Communication Technologies (CSICT) Statistics and IndicatorsAREA: Health6 - 9 December 2011,ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

  3. CARICOM CONTENT OF PRESENTATION • Definition • Issues and concerns • Indicators and Rationale

  4. CARICOM DEFINITION • Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Source: WHO • Three of the eight MDGs are directly health-related: • Reduce child mortality (goal 4) • Improve maternal health (goal 5) • Combat HIV and AIDS, malaria, and other diseases (goal 6)

  5. CARICOM Issues AND CONCERNS • eHealth • Cancer related illnesses • Repetitive Strain Injury ( RSI )

  6. CARICOM Issues AND CONCERNS: E-HEALTH • eHealth is the use of information (data) and communication technologies for health processes (Health System) either locally and at a distance (WHO 2005). • eHealth involves telemedicine, telehealth, telecare, health management information systems, health knowledge systems etc.

  7. CARICOM E-HEALTH Why eHealth in Caribbean countries? • E-health has the potential to increase the efficiency of health systems, and to improve access, especially in remote areas, or for marginalised or excluded populations, or people with disabilities and the elderly. It can be used to improve service quality and can reduce the cost of healthcare delivery by reducing redundancy and duplication and introducing economies of scale. (Commonwealth Secretariat e-Health Initiatives Progress Report to Commonwealth Health Ministers)

  8. E-health Indicators CARICOM

  9. Cancer related illnesses CARICOM Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumours and neoplasms. One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries, and which can then invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs. This process is referred to as metastasis. Metastases are the major cause of death from cancer. (WHO) The electromagnetic fields produced by mobile phones are classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as possibly carcinogenic to humans. (WHO)

  10. Cancer related illnessesIndicator and Rationale CARICOM

  11. Repetitive Strain Injury ( RSI ) CARICOM Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is the term commonly used to describe a set of musculoskeletal symptoms affecting large numbers of people, often women, in many countries. It occurs in workers who perform repetitive tasks over a prolonged period, most commonly in the hands, wrists, and arms, although other areas may be affected depending on the type of work performed. RSI causes considerable pain and discomfort in the affected areas, including loss of grip strength in the hand. Over time, disability can become so severe that temporary or permanent cessation of employment results.

  12. Repetitive Strain Injury Indicator and Rationale CARICOM

  13. CARICOM THANKS!

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