News – HSF – Barbados

Since hypertension is asymptomatic in the early stages and for a very long time while congestions are developing, it is essential that blood pressure be checked at regular intervals [...]

What Is Stroke?

Strokes occur either when a blood vessel becomes clogged thus hampering blood flow to the brain (ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel ruptures causing [...]

Schools MOVE!

Students participating in the launch of ‘QC Moves’ were carried through interactive sessions with Prof. St. John and nutritionist, Carla Ramsay, before hitting the dance [...]

Campaign Launch

'Teamwork is at the heart of great achievement'. #stopyuhtoosweet #timetotalk #advocacy #healthyschools

Congenital Heart Disease

An abnormality of the heart is present in about 1% of all babies born. Untreated, half of these affected will die in their first year [...]

Ischemic Heart Disease

Other risk factors are modifiable, being directly or indirectly under the control of the individual.

Angina Pectoris

The most common cause of the coronary artery narrowing which gives rise to angina is atherosclerosis. This is due to a gradual accumulation of fatty or [...]

Barbados Stroke Statistics

Around 350 Barbadians suffered a stroke during the first year. Most of these strokes (83%) were due to blockage of a blood vessel supplying the [...]