Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, vol. 11, no. 6, November/December 2005, pp. 537-541
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Suggests that high risk populations, including American Indians, should look at ways to increase blood glucose screening to identify those at risk for diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
Follow-up to the The Farmington Report: A Conflict of Cultures. Reports an improvement in relationship between the city of Farmington, New Mexico, San Juan County and the Navajo people living on the Navajo Reservation.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 88, no. 5, May 1988, pp. 781-786
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Argues that there is an apparent high prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome in Alaska, cautions that use of a single data-source can lead to underestimates.
Sums up the priorities identified, by meeting participants, for inclusion in the Aboriginal Health Blueprint. The article also discusses concerns, potential solutions, and recommendations to improve the health status of all Aboriginal peoples.
Addresses the serious conditions that contribute to poverty among Aboriginal peoples and explores ways to ensure that they can fully benefit from and contribute to Canada’s prosperity.
Results of an independent assessment which analyzed expenditure and utilization trends for the time period 2000/01 to 2003/04. Studied impact of cost drivers and examined policy, service delivery and other administrative issues by conducting informant interviews.
Statistics on communicable diseases, infant mortality, morality rates due to cancer, heart attack and stroke, and potential years of life lost to suicide and unintentional injury.
Examines selected issues in health and social service fields and proposes a restructuring of service delivery to meet the needs of First Nations communities.
Covers topics such as research ethics, development of First Nations institutions, establishment of regional centres, Regional Longitudinal Health Survey, technology applications, and training/capacity development.
Discussion and reference document covering applications, policy and financial questions and a glossary of technical terms related to the provision of distance medical services.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 1, Aboriginal Health Research and Policy: First Nations-University Collaboration in Manitoba, January/February 2005, pp. S13-S16
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Discusses attempts to improve overall health status by promoting more holistic care.
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 1, Telling Our Stories, Fall, 2005
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Highlights one individual's efforts to create programs to enhance the lives Native American youth through a boxing club, community center and possible suicide hot line.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 96, no. Supplement 1, Aboriginal Health Research and Policy: First Nations-University Collaboration in Manitoba, January/February 2005, pp. S17-S21
Description
Explores the value of historical methods in studying the health of First Nation's communities in Manitoba.