Hypertension
is
also
very
high.
Estimates
from
a
few
selected
screening programs, primarily in district centers, put the incidence around
10 - 15% of the population.
disease and its magnitude
Again, like diabetes, both the nature of the
in this population are not well known.
Both
research as well as health delivery/education programs are needed on this
disease as well.
Several additional specific disease areas are dealt with
below.
TABLE 4
17 LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH
(MARSHALL ISLANDS 1974-1976)
Number of Cases
1.
Cancer
33
2.
Cerebral Vascular Diseases
33
3
Prematurity
25
4.
Heart diseases
24
5.
Gastroenteritis/intestinal diseases
24
6.
Pneumonia
23
7
Inanition (relating to senility)
21
8.
Diabetes
19
9.
Chronic Lung Conditions
18
10.
Nonmaternal conditions associated
with delivery
.
ll.
Accidents
12
12.
Suicide
12
13.
Meningitis
ll
14.
Chronic Gastro-related conditions
10
15.
Congenital Defects
10
16.
Kidney Diseases
17.
Nutritional Deficiencies
14
(Source: TTPI Five Year Comprehensive Health Plan, April 1, 1980)
10