Simmons W K, Jutsum P J, Fox K, Spence M, Gueri M, Paradis R, Gurney J M
Am J Clin Nutr. 1982 Feb;35(2):319-26. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/35.2.319.
An island-wide anemia survey was conducted in Jamaica on pregnant and lactating women and preschool age children. The results indicate that anemia is a serious public health problem in Jamaica. Of pregnant women, 61.6% had Hb levels below 11.0 g/dl. Of lactating women 58.7% had Hb levels below 12.0 g/dl. Of preschool age children 69.1% had Hb levels below 11.0 g/dl. Public health and fortification programs for the control of anemia have been implemented by the government and are currently being reviewed.
在牙买加针对孕妇、哺乳期妇女和学龄前儿童开展了一项全岛范围的贫血调查。结果表明，贫血在牙买加是一个严重的公共卫生问题。孕妇中，61.6%的血红蛋白（Hb）水平低于11.0克/分升。哺乳期妇女中，58.7%的Hb水平低于12.0克/分升。学龄前儿童中，69.1%的Hb水平低于11.0克/分升。政府已实施了控制贫血的公共卫生和强化项目，目前正在进行审查。
