Poverty and life expectancy : the Jamaica paradox /
Riley, James C.
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press,
2005.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-225) and index.
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.
Life expectancy
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Poverty