The Socially Disadvantaged and Crime: a Comparison of Canada and United States
Theses
Author/Creator
Christina Papadopoulos
Description
Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 1997.
Study uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to measure income-related inequalities in the experience of psychological distress and suicidal behaviors in Aboriginal adults living off-reserve. Findings indicate that higher income and especially food security serve as a protective factor against mental health issues. Recommends policy that attends to these socioeconomic determinants of health.
Statistical data compares 2016/2017 to 2015/2016 expenditures in Nunavut, Canada as a whole, as well as each of the provinces and other territories.