Indigenous Affairs, no. 3-4, Pastoralism, 2009, pp. 48-53
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Focuses on the Duroobe in Burkina Faso, the vulnerability of nomadic pastoralists and negative stereotypes and makes recommendations for improvement.
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Presents the fourteenth annual report prepared by the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada on the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program.
European Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 17, no. 2, February 2009, pp. 205-212
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Study identified a third immunological mutation in this isolated population, which points to the need for newborn screenings in this high-risk population.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 4, no. 1, 2009, pp. 57-65
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Looks at a personal narrative about a community-based project that explores perceptions, beliefs and experiences regarding mental health and healing from an Indigenous perspective.
Canadian Diversity=Diversité canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, pp. 3-4
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Introductory article to themed issue.
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Compilation of resources about improving oral health in children from various organizations and perspectives. Reports that a shocking number of children still suffer extensive tooth decay in both urban and remote First Nations and Inuit communities.
Pediatric Clinics of North America, vol. 56, no. 6, Health Issues in Indigenous Children: An Evidence Based Approach for the General Pediatrician, December 2009, pp. 1481-1499
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Looks at decay of the primary teeth in infants and pre-school children.
Pediatric Clinics of North America, vol. 56, no. 6, Health Issues in Indigenous Children: An Evidence Based Approach for the General Pediatrician, December 2009, pp. 1239-1242
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Discusses different factors to consider when addressing health inequities.
Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 33, no. 6, November/December 2009, pp. 24-26
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Presents highlights of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services full report including suggestions for funding and long-term relationships between services and funders.
Uses a story to illustrate that every action counts. Speaker at the 2nd International Conference on Restorative Practices: Widening Our Lens, Connecting Our Practice, May 31st-June 5th, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Duration: 20:53.
Canadian Diversity=Diversitié canadienne, vol. 7, no. 3, One Path, Many Directions: The Complex and Diverse Nature of Contemporary Aboriginal Reality, Fall, 2009, pp. 85-92
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Discusses epidemiology, cost to society and individuals, government commitment, risk factors and socio-economic inequities.
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Pimatisiwin, vol. 7, no. 2, Winter, 2009, pp. 279-289
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Reports findings of a nation wide survey, of American Indian adults, to determine the correlation between food choices, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 7, July 2009, p. 10
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Looks at a coast to coast bike tour, by members of Peacekeepers Pedaling for Aboriginal Diabetes (PPAD), to raise awareness of Type 2 Diabetes.
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Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 117, no. 3, March 2009, pp. 481-487
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Contends that physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling is a useful tool in the assessment of exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in infants.
Journal of Agromedicine, vol. 14, no. 2, Sixth International Symposium: Public Health and the Agricultural-Rural Ecosystem, 2009, pp. 90-96
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Looks at the challenges of planning and delivering culturally appropriate health care without knowing accurately health status and health service needs.