Saint Kitts and Nevis

Key messages for primary care practitioners

• If the patient is new to the UK explain to them how the NHS operates and discuss how this compares to the healthcare system they've been used to.
• This country has an intermediate prevalence of hepatitis B. Consider screening for hepatitis B, particularly among those who have recently arrived.
• Ensure all patients are up to date with the UK immunisation schedule.
• Consider vitamin D deficiency in individuals who may be at risk as a result of their diet, skin colour or lack of sun exposure.

Key Facts

Map courtesy of
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency

Country profiles

For a summary of key health indicators and health care please see

WHO Saint Kitts and Nevis [external link]

For background information on the country, its government and its people please see

BBC Saint Kitts and Nevis [external link]

and

World Factbook Saint Kitts and Nevis [external link]

Languages*

English

See language interpretation

Religions

Anglican, other Protestant, Roman Catholic

Migration to the UK

There is a long history of migration to the UK from this country. Migrants from this country who are currently living in UK have arrived since the 1950s, however, the greatest numbers report having arrived during the 1950s and 1960s

*Source: World Factbook