Ethnicity and Health in Suriname

Ethnicity and health in Suriname

 

Abstract

Suriname is a New World country that became independent of the Netherlands in 1975. It has a diverse population of around 600,000 people reflecting its migrant history particularly the slave trade that provided workers for the plantations. The main ethnic groups are creoles (slaves brought from Africa), maroons (runaway slaves), Hindustani, Javanese (both contract labourers), Chinese and Amerindians. Important differences have been demonstrated in epidemiology and pathology of health issues such as cardiovascular disease, infections and obstetrics. Research studies are needed in each ethnic group for a tailor-made approach as results cannot be extrapolated. Ethnic profiling is important to achieve equity in health.

Ethnicity and Health in Suriname

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21st European Burns Association Congress 3-6 September 2025, Berlin, Germany

Contributions included (see under Events): Presentations on 1. Use of tropical fruit Papaya in treatment of burn injuries 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis  

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