Ethnicity and Health, vol. 2, no. 4, November 1997, pp. 277-285
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Description of the formation of a coalition formed in the Mohawk community of Akwesasne and their programs to reduce dietary fat and increase physical activity in children.
Includes links which highlight individuals in various artistic fields: photography, basketry, picture stories, resources, and museums as well as narratives, stories and legends.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, July/August 1997, p. 21
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Brief review of, "Last Night I Heard A Voice" an Australian print and video resource designed to assist non-Indigenous health workers care for Indigenous clients.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, July/August 1997, pp. 8-10
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Reports on the conference held in Darwin, Australia under the theme, "People, Places, Programs - Exploring Better Practice in Health Promotion for Diverse Populations".
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 21, no. 2, 1997, pp. 197-227
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Looks at what is know about the problem of diabetes, why it persists, why rates of it have dramatically increased, and the article also suggests some general directions for further inquiry.
Infection and Immunity, vol. 65, no. 4, April 1997, pp. 1468-1474
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Study sequenced loops 4, 5, and 6 of nonencapsulated Haemophilus influenza P2 porin gene, characterizing several strains that had prolonged carriage times. The authors suggest that there has been transfer of the P2 gene between strains.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 4, July/August 1997, pp. 18-20
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Describes the development of employment orientation package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers employed by the Queensland (Australia) Health Authority.
Towards 2012, Part III: Culture and Language, 1997, p. [?]
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Discusses different characteristics of Clowns in different tribes from the Oglala and Lakota to the Salish and Hopis and the importance of the Clowns to the community spirit.
Chemosphere, vol. 34, no. 5-7, 1997, pp. 1459-1468
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Studies the high exposure of organochlorines, via food-chain contamination, on Inuit in Northern Quebec, and discusses the impact it has on their health.
Pierre Carriere was a close friend of Jim Brady. He talks about the history of Cumberland House, social life as it changed from the pre-war period to the present ; Jim Brady's role as a leader in the community ; the fishing and forestry industry ; the CCF government and its programs ; Malcolm Norris and his activities ; the effect of the war on the town and the role of the Legion.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 88, no. 6, 1997, pp. 375-379
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Examines the use of harmful substances during pregnancy. Harmful substances include alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and psychoactive drugs. The research shows the relationship between socio-economical conditions and substance use.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 21, no. 1, January/February 1997, pp. 23-24
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Article states that in Queensland, Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a hospital admission rate for pneumonia 6 times greater than non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 87, no. 5, May 1997, pp. 827-832
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Study examines prevalence of psychiatric disorders, social and family risk factors for disorders, and met and unmet needs for mental health care among Appalachian youth.
Social History of Medicine, vol. 10, no. 3, 1997, pp. 383-400
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Discusses European attitudes towards Aboriginal women and the act of giving birth, which had little factual foundation and little understanding of the role of the midwife.
Journal of Nutrition, vol. 127, no. 10S, October 1997, pp. 2078S-2084S
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Discussion of survey conducted in 1991 and 1992 which gathered population-based health status information in order to understand prevalence of chronic disease.