
Belize Journal of Medicine




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About Belize Journal of Medicine
Belize Journal of Medicine (BJM) is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish articles on research and experience in all topics of medicine, dentistry and public health. It is committed to presenting the best work, overlooked on many occasions, carried out in clinics and hospitals.
BJM has biannual frequency, it is bilingual (English and Spanish), and presents varied content. This allows authors to adjust their work to different formats in the sections of: Current reports, Reviews, Original papers, Short communications, Case reports, Flashbacks (recounts of medical history in Belize), Medical News, Letters to the editors, among others.
The printed version of BELIZE JOURNAL OF MEDICINE is distributed without cost to medical personnel, hospitals, clinics, libraries and is deposited in the Belize Archives and Records Service and the National Heritage Library, promoting and ensuring communication and exchange between health professionals.
The objective of BJM is to expand to medical doctors and health and educational institutions in Central America and the Caribbean to become a regional bilingual publication. BJM is furthermore committed to be available online for added dissemination and visibility. Its readership includes all medical personnel.
BJM, as it is an Open Access journal, is freely available online also. The information may be used responsibly and with proper attribution.
Latest articles

Included in the Periódica,
Biblat and Latindex
directory databases.
ISSN 2412-9305 (online)
ISSN 2225-8116 (paper)



BMDA The Belize Medical and Dental Association was formed in 1964 (the year in which Belize attained Internal Self-Government), but only attained legal footing in 1981 (the year of Belize’s Independence).

BC Editions is
a publishing house, created for the publication of the Belize Journal of Medicine and other medical literature.
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Carlos Peraza MSc.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Dr. John Waight, Belize
Dr. Pedro Arriaga, Belize
Dr. Jorge L. Hidalgo, Belize
Dr. Edna Méndez Peraza, Belize
Dr. Ninfa Ken, Belize
Dr. José Moguel, Belize
Dr. Carlos Castañeda, Cuba-Ecuador
Dr. Rosa J. Chiroy Muñoz, Guatemala
Dr. Erwin González Maza, Guatemala
Luis Peraza, Pharmacist, Belize
COLLABORATORS
Dr. Nidia Larrinaga
Dr. José Enrique Samos
Dr. Uldine Wright
Dr. Julio M. Díaz
Dr. Ingrid Sansorez
Dr. Rafael Samos
Dr. Jonelle Kuylen
Dr. José Salinas
EDITORIAL STAFF
Mauro Castelló
Manuel G. Daza
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Belize National Library Service
and Information System

Comisión de Educación Médica Continua
Guatemala, C.A.

Colegio de Médicos
y Cirujanos de Guatemala