Pharmaceutical Executive, vol. 22, no. 9, September 2002, p. 36
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World Intellectual Property Organization encourages equitable sharing of benefits derived from local knowledge and practises. Drug companies have frequently exploited Indigenous resources without recognition or compensation.
American Journal of Physical Anthropology, vol. 118, no. 4, August 2002, pp. 378-384
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Comparison of 19th century Euro-Canadians and Inuit, found differences between the cultural groups as well as between men and women in relation to metalcarpal dimorphism. Less difference was found between Inuit men and women than in the Euro-Canadian sample group.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 25, no. 4, July/August 2001, p. 34
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Comments on the growth of non-government organizations (NGOs) in Queensland, Australia in response to the perception that government is not adequately addressing the problem.
Analytical method takes into account historical, social, political and economic inequities which influence health and health care, using cervical cancer to illustrate the points raised.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 167, no. 4, August 20, 2002, pp. 349-352
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Combining DNA fingerprinting of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with conventional methods to better target groups at high risk of transmission of tuberculosis.
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 109, no. 12, December 2001, pp. 1291-1299
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Study on infant development reports elevated levels of neurotoxins, mercury, PCBs, and lead, and discusses possible protective measures present in nutrient supplements.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 47, no. 4, May 2002, pp. 355-360
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Research conducted on inappropriate use of prescription medication use showed common sources for acquiring medication included medication given by a friend or stranger, medication bought on the street and medication prescribed by a physician.
Presentations to the Committee about benefits which were denied Aborginals returning from war and the lack of recognition for their participation in the Armed Forces.
Pacific Health Dialog, vol. 8, no. 2, Health of the Hawaiians, 2001, pp. 322-326
Description
Looks at a program that specifically provides healthcare services to enrollees classified as aged, blind, disabled, in-state foster children and children who live out-of-state in subsidized adoption.
Journal of Studies on Alcohol, vol. 63, no. 1, January 2002, pp. 18-24
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Study found psychiatric disorders in children and alcohol dependence in parents not correlated, however children living in a single parent households may have increased rates of certain disorders.
Addiction, vol. 96, no. 4, April 2001, pp. 645-649
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Findings indicated a majority of respondents believed that moderate drinking has health benefits. This view was more common among males, 45 years or older, and frequent drinkers.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 4, July/August 2002, pp. 3-8
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Study in remote Australian community found that cultural and language differences plus alcohol withdrawal were factors in patients taking their own leave (TOL).
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 26, no. 3, May/June 2002, pp. 16-17
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Reports on the changes in Aged Care Legislation in Australia that led to the introduction of Quality Management System in federally funded senior residence facilities.
Canadian Bulletin of Medical History, vol. 19, no. 1, Spring, 2002, pp. 95-112
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Argues that the model of healthy living was based on Anglo-Celtic, middle class, values and this model created problems for children and families unable to conform to this social ideal.
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 83, no. 5, pp. 681-684
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Assess the extent to which injury rates among American Indians in Oregon are underestimated owing to misclassification of race in a surveillance system.