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Examines health care utilization patterns and finds Native Hawaiian women with the highest rates of depression as well as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.

Observes that health care costs for both First Nations and the general population with diabetes in Saskatchewan are substantially higher that individuals without the disease.

Discusses underrepresentation in the health care field and communities suffering from inadequate services.

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

Describes a research partnership between the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation and scientists at the University of Albany to address concerns about environmental contamination and potential health consequences, such as thyroid hormone function, social adjustment and schooling problems.

Study on the socioeconomic and cultural factors affecting the health of Saskatoon residents.

Brief synopsis of a socioeconomic health study of residents with an emphasis on cultural inequities.

Aboriginal health worker based in this New South Wales, Australia community describes the health education promotion component of his position.

Health workers in this South Australian community describe the training program for them which includes cultural awareness and preventative practices.

Describes two specific programmes with the Aboriginal Health Program teams in Queensland Australian community.

Looks at camps that were developed for Koories with diabetes and their family members with an emphases on diet, lifestyle changes and relationships.

Researchers interviewed 19 local residents to gather information about perceptions of health, access to programs, services and infrastructure, and suggestions on how to improve community well-being.

Brief list of resources.

"Last reviewed December 2019."

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

Document aimed at informing health planners, administrators and leadership on how health information can be used when developing and delivering programs and services.

Contends that conditions were unsanitary and health professionals discourage local consultations with shamans for traditional treatments, both examples of broader reservation health trends of the times.

Looks at issues facing youth such as overcrowding in homes, education, unemployment, and alcohol. Provides interim and long term solutions.

Chapter Five - The Health of Aboriginal Canadians. To access chapter scroll to p. 57.

Excerpt of a speech presented by the Director of Ian Thorpe's Foundation for Youth Trust trying to incite action for child health issues.

Looks at the influence of culture and psychosocial factors on type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Section three looks at Aboriginal health policy covering priority areas, programs and services, First Nations and territorial transfers, mandates and health gaps. Scroll down to page 7 for relevant materials.

Gives Canadian professionals knowledge to better provide culturally safe and improved health care.

Describes the role of the Special Programmes Section of the Division of Health Promotion and how it assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander citizens to have more positive health outcomes.

Health workers uses the Tiwi language when promoting health in the community.

Suggest an alternative method of filing health records to better reflect Aboriginal society practices.

Looks at the research initiatives which resulted from a 2002 tripartite memorandum of understanding between Canada, New Zealand and Australia dealing with Indigenous health.

Argues that this population group is at greater risk of poorer health than heterosexual adolescents and is in need of targeted health and social services.

Brief chronicle of program by the Wingecarribee Health Service, located in New South Wales, Australia southwest of Sydney.

Looks at two possible explanations for health care disparities among Australian populations.

Compares the health status and services use of First Nations to all other Manitobans.

2nd edition. First edition published under the title The Health and Health Care Use of Registered First Nations People in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study.

Describes the use of the Weight-for-Height Wallchart which assists health workers with an easy way how to measure children's progress using visual cues.

Book review of, Health Transitions in Arctic Populations edited by T. Kue Young and Peter Bjerregaard.

Regional Aboriginal health liaison officer describes her work traveling to various towns to establish Aboriginal Health Advisory Committees.

Emphasizes that the main role of the Aboriginal health worker is prevention.

Program developed for health and alcohol workers in southern Australia to help form separate specialized work units. Core units include personal development, administration, community development and Aboriginal politics.

Presents highlights from tour of community based health programs.

Reports on implementation of inservice health worker training program for the Pika Wiya Health Service in Port Augusta, South Australia.

Regional coordinator at the Community and Child Health Services in Carnarvon, West Australia describes her role within the organization.

Describes the provision of health care services in the northernmost region of Western Australia.

Discusses the health care services available in the remote eastern area of Western Australia.

Study shows while rates for AGI were higher in the two communities, there were lower rates of AGI-related healthcare use.