Poverty and life expectancy : the Jamaica paradox / James C. Riley.

  • Riley, James C.
Date:
2005
  • Books

About this work

Publication/Creation

New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Physical description

xiii, 235 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm

Contributors

Contents

Introduction -- "A singularly blessed island" -- What needs to be explained? -- The situation around 1920 -- Rapid gains in life expectancy, 1920--1950 -- The good years, 1950--1972 -- Against growing odds, 1972--2000 -- Conclusion.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-225) and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    EK.752.AA9
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 0521850479
  • 9780521850476