Cardiovascular Disease

Assesses impact of unfiltered boiled coffee on cholesterol levels in Sami, Kven/Finnish and Norwegian populations.

Study found that risk factors, such as high blood pressure and dyslipidaemia increased cardiovascular disease risk in those with diabetes.

Observes the retention of endodontically treated teeth in a population of American Indians and Alaska Natives to determine the impact of treatment by a group of dentists and endodontic specialists.

Study reveals an excess of angina pectoris symptoms in Sami women and men relative to the non-Sami population.

Research focuses on impact of program on pharmacists as well as the barriers, usefulness and acceptability by health care workers.

Description and diagnosis of a skeletal lesion which may represent evidence that treponemal infection was present in the Northern Plains in the prehistoric period.

Comments on Heart and Stroke month, symptoms of ovarian and prostrate cancer, and packing an emergency kit in the trunk of your car. Article located by scrolling to page 10.

Methods consisted of questionnaires, physical measures, blood samples, MRI of preclinical vascular disease and community audits which combined to produce an INTERHEART risk score. Eight communities took part and sample size was 1302.

Genetics Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of British Columbia, 2010.

Brief article contains heart related statistical information relating to Australian aboriginal peoples.

Investigates a genetic variant to explain the low prevalence of cardiovascular disease in this sample population.

Study shows that reducing palmitate, myristic acid, and simple carbohydrates could lead to a decrease in cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Comments on a variety of methods for meaningful, culturally appropriate, and community-engaged health promotion.

Data sources: 2007-2011 First Nation and Inuit Health Branch program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database. Data from 2008-2010 First Nation Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Statistics Canada are also included.

Information from First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (regional and national) program reports and the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Pharmacy Claims database for years 2008 to 2012. Data from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and Statistics Canada are also included.

Data sources: First Nations and Inuit Health program reports, Non-Insured Health Benefits Pharmacy Claims, Regional Health Survey, Aboriginal Peoples' Survey, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), and Statistics Canada. Covers period from 2009 to 2013.

Data sources: First Nations and Inuit Health program reports, Non-Insured Health Benefits Pharmacy Claims, First Nations Regional Health Survey, First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), and Statistics Canada. Covers period from 2010 to 2014.

Survey results are categorized by: children's health, elder health, chronic diseases, activity limitations, dental health, and search for wellness.

Reports data on factors which can lead to increased vulnerability to the virus such as geographic isolation and difficulty in accessing health care, pre-existing health issues, poor condition of homes and overcrowding, and multigenerational households.

Inuit of Greenland have low rate of coronary heart disease despite diet high in fat. This is believed to be due to high levels of omega-3-fatty acids.

Comments on ways to make communities food secure by increasing knowledge about food-related needs and resources and by building collaboration and capacity.

Contends that Inuit living in urban areas cannot replace the nutritional and cultural value of food acquired from the land, sea and air with store-bought foods. NOTE: Also published as Journal of Aboriginal Health, Summer, 2015.

Uses narrative analysis to explore attitudes toward protective cardiovascular health behaviours. Findings highlight contributing factors such as historical trauma, discrimination and forced urbanization. The authors suggest that health promotion and interventions should contextualize historic traumas and integrate Indigenous knowledge and cultural practices.

Results suggest that genetic variation of the gene cluster may be a useful tool for the study of quantitative lipoprotein variation in the Dogrib.

Comments on the Genetics of Coronary Artery Disease in Alaska Natives (GOCADAN) Study.

Study findings indicate no evidence for an over-representation of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) alleles associated with cardiovascular fitness in the high-altitude population compared with the lowland population.

Results suggest that genetic variation of chromosome 7q21.3-22.1 in PON2 is associated with variations in plasma lipoprotein metabolism.

Study conducted in 4 states examined incidence of self-reported cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and perceived health status and compared them to results reported in the general population.

Study probes the diabetes epidemic and the disproportionate burden of disease complications among Indigenous peoples regardless of geographic location.

Comments on how today's First Nations and aboriginal children are prone to type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity and other health problems.

Provides clinical and educational tools, Aboriginal history, stroke information and best practices for healthcare providers.

Recommendations from a conference aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease through management of lipids.

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Suggests that disparities still existing among the sexes, minorities and racial groups despite efforts to diminish them.

Looks at impact on neurobehavioural, immunological, reproductive, cardiovascular and endocrine function from exposure to mercury, lead, and persistent organic pollutants.

Uses data to describe variations in health experienced by diverse Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

Explores various components of health literary including: fundamental, scientific, community and cultural literacy. Argues that when working with a population whose first language is not English and who do not share a biomedical view of health, different methodologies are necessary.

Article summarizes data collected in a Māori evaluation of a Cardiovascular Disease Medications Health Literacy Intervention. Groups findings into three key themes: Whakaaro:fluidity of understanding, building patient knowledge and relationships; Tūrangatira: presence; Whanaungatanga: building relationships.

Examines health risks, health status and health services use utilizing comprehensive population-level health data. Primary source is the 2007 California Health Interview Survey.

Sociology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1981.

Examines the findings from the report Everybody's Business: Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Community Stores and questions some of the recommendations.

Compares Alaska Native (AN) and U.S. White (USW) population by gender, age and disease subtype.

The study, conducted in Queensland, Australia showed health workers judged conventional resources as insufficient and more culturally appropriate material for the specific patient group was needed.

Results indicated that Heart Rate (HR) is associated with fatty acid (FA) saturation.

Discusses steps taken to ensure positive outcomes for conducting heart screening and other related testing in the remote community in Queensland, Australia.

Looks at the discovery of a specific genetic mutation and the diagnostic aid this provides in patient heart health care.