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.
Poverty and life expectancy : the Jamaica paradox by James C. Riley. ISBN 9780521850476. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2005. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.