Caribbean Epidemiology Centre

Implications and Challenges facing Caribbean Nations

Implications

Employment opportunities for a large sector of the population, including a labour force beyond the age of 60 years

Pension payments to a population of retirees that is living longer

Growing pool of susceptibles for chronic degenerative physical and mental diseases

Increased demand for geriatric services and facilities

 

Challenges Facing Caribbean Nations

To provide each year for the needs of

1 million children aged 0-4 years, including 150,000 live births

i.e. maternal and child health facilities, day care and early educational services

 

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Caribbean Epidemiology Centre
16-18 Jamaica Boulevard, Federation Park
P.O. Box 164, Port of Spain
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: (868) 622-4261, Fax: (868) 622-2792
E-mail: postmaster@carec.paho.org

Page last modified 16 October, 2000