Welcome To
The Micronesian Data Laboratory
Guma’ Tinemtom launches Guam’s inaugural National Health Interview Survey, setting a groundbreaking milestone in gathering critical health data for the island community.
Our Mission
We work collaboratively to inform programs, policies, and services that both support and improve the health of our island community.
Our Vision
Guma’ Tinemtom will collaborate with academic, community, government, and non-government partners to lead and support the training and execution of survey data in Micronesia.
Community Centric Focus
We prioritize our island community’s needs, supporting initiatives that sustainably improve the quality of life for all residents.
Data Driven Solutions
We deliver precise data analysis using the latest technologies to guide programs and policies, enhancing health services and community well-being.
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Guam Social Vulnerability Index
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) produces social vulnerability index (SVI) maps and estimates for all states. The CDC also provides a SVI and maps for Puerto Rico. However, the SVI remains to be constructed for Guam, a U.S. territory in the western Pacific. To narrow this gap, researchers sought to calculate…
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Guam Gout and Hyperuricemia Study
This project is looking at the distribution of hyperuricaemia and gout in the Pacific, and also the genetic signatures which may contribute to the high prevalence of metabolic disease observed in certain Pacific populations. There is already some information that suggest that Micronesians, like Polynesians, are particularly prone to these diseases. There is archaeological evidence…