Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 95, no. 6, June 1995, pp. 676-683
Description
Investigation revealed increased carbohydrate and fat intake resulted in higher rates of non-insulin-dependent diabetes, these individuals also had higher obesity rates.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 19, no. 2, Spring, 1995, pp. 181-203
Description
Examines the writings of Brigham Young to reconstruct some of the epidemiological events that affected Indigenous people in what is now Utah while was being colonized.
Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 1998.
Provides a glimpse into the thoughts, ideas and struggles of the Peguis people of Manitoba as they build a healthier community.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 22, no. 4, September/October 1998, p. 9
Description
Brief description of how remote community in Northern Territory, Australia launched a plan to tackle environmental infrastructure issues which negatively impact health.
Étude de Faisabilité de l'Exploitation Intégrée, de Deux Études de Prévalence Réalisées à Dix Ans d'Intervalle, Sur de Grands Échantillons de la Population Inuite du Nunavik
Theses
Author/Creator
Manon Girard
Description
Médecine Sociale et Préventive Thèse (M.Sc.)--Université Laval, 1998.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 3, May/June 1995, pp. 14-15
Description
Reports on information day held at Barmah State Forest for community representatives, youth, elders and health workers on the latest HIV/AIDS prevention and health promotion education.
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, vol. 8, no. 2, 1998, pp. 50-59
Description
Examines factors influencing students' decisions to pursue higher education. Findings suggest those who proceed to higher education have a better grasp of their academic abilities and are more likely to be supported by others in their pursuits.
National Conference on Injury prevention and Control ; 1st, 1995
Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 4, July/August 1995, pp. 20-21
Description
Very brief description of major issues and existing strategies, including substance abuse, stress through overcrowding, poor housing, and the effect of levels of mental health and social health. Concludes with recommendations.
Discusses holistic and culturally sensitive teaching principles as applied to the curriculum. Provides research guide for students and twelve foundation lesson plans.
American Journal of Epidemiology, vol. 148, no. 2, 1998, pp. 164-172
Description
Determines the relation between the consumption of contaminated local fish with Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and PCB congeners in the milk of nursing Mohawk women residing near three hazardous waste sites.
G Protein beta 3 Subunit Gene Variant and Blood Pressure Variation in Canadian Oji-Cree
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert A. Hegele
Stewart B. Harris
Anthony J.G. Hanley
Henian Cao
Bernard Zinman
Hypertension, vol. 32, no. 4, October 1998, pp. 688-692
Description
Study found a higher frequency of the GNB3 825T allele in the Oji-Cree and supports the association of variation in this gene with a variation in blood pressure.