Social Isolation of Indigenous Seniors
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Author/Creator
Sandra Ngo
Alexa Byrd
Heather Curtis
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.
Presents responses to a wish-list by Colleen Simard, and comments by Richard Wagamese on Shawn Atleo's interview with CBC's Peter Mansbridge.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.