Pediatrics, vol. 109, no. 4, April 2002, pp. 627-641
Description
Retrospective cohort study of geographic variation rates in infant mortality, low birth weight, prenatal care, and the availability of maternal-child health care found considerable variation.
The Western Journal of Medicine, vol. 176, no. 1, January 2002, pp. 65-68
Description
Overview of health conditions and the quality of life before contact and colonization suggest that iron deficiency and infectious diseases from common micro-organisms were the largest contributors to morbidity and mortality.
Holistic Nursing Practice, vol. 16, no. 2, January 2002, pp. 58-79
Description
Describes, discusses and evaluates the Native Women Enjoying the Benefits (WEB) program which is designed to increase participation in screening procedures.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 1, January/February 2002, pp. 21-26
Description
Looks at contributory factor to higher respiratory and cardiovascular death rates for Aboriginals with a smoking rate of 54% compared to 29% for the general Australian population.