Trevor Ferguson
Professor Trevor Ferguson is a prominent epidemiologist and the lead researcher of the Jamaica Salt Consumption Study, which assessed sodium intake among Jamaican adults. As a Professor of Epidemiology and Internal Medicine at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR), he focuses on cardiovascular diseases and public health research, providing critical data to inform health policy and interventions in Jamaica. His recent study revealed that approximately 68% of the Jamaican population has high sodium consumption, highlighting the need for targeted health promotion activities.
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Recent news mentions
The first phase of a salt study commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), headed by Professor Trevor Ferguson of the Caribbean Institute for Health Research, found that two-thirds of Jamaicans consume approximately 3.6 grams of sodium daily.
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Jamaica· 2025-05-15
Professor Trevor Ferguson explained that the cross-sectional study, titled the ‘Jamaica Salt Consumption Study’, was conducted among a nationally representative sample of persons.
Study: Health promotion activities to reduce sodium intake should target younger people | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-27