Epidemiology and Biostatistics Thesis (M.Sc.)--McGill University 1994.

Looks at trends in injury mortality rates over a 10 year period in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children. Shows a higher rate for injury mortality in Aboriginal children than non-Aboriginal children.

Comments on the injury epidemic in Aboriginal communities and prevention strategies.

Discusses factors that contribute to higher accident rates among Indigenous people and culturally appropriate methods of reducing the rate.

Assesses the injury-related mortality rate for Native American children between the ages of 1 and 4 and finds that it is nearly three times that of the same age group in the general population.

Survey indicates people of Aboriginal descent are at higher risk for injuries than the Canadian population as a whole.

Population-based descriptive epidemiological study uses data collected by the Alberta Ministry of Health (AH), in 2013 to examine injury-related hospital admissions and emergency department visits among Métis Albertans. Findings indicate a higher rate of injury related health-care needs among Métis people in Alberta.

Letter congratulates the The Lancet on the series dealing with the health of Indigenous people, but points out that coverage of injury is lacking considering it is the leading cause of death in Aboriginal Canadians.

Study compares risks between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal general population in British Columbia. Shows a decrease in hospitalization injury in both populations for both sexes.

Studied self-inflicted and assault-related injuries by age group, sex, and cause of injury. Used records from the Discharge Abstract Database in areas with more than 33% of residents reporting Aboriginal identity in the 2006 Census.

Approaches the topic of injury as a public health problem by looking at risk factors, interventions, planing of programs and implementation and evaluation.

Uses data on critical injuries and deaths reported to the Representative for Children and Youth when children/youth and/or their families have received (within the prior 12 months), or are receiving government services and compares results to statistics for the non-Indigenous population. Related Material: Illuminating Service Experience: A Descriptive Analysis of Injury and Death Reports for First Nations Children and Youth in B.C., 2015 to 2017.

This study compares trends in hospitalization injury rates from 1986 through 2010 between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations.

Data from the Arizona population health and vital statistics, United States Census Bureau, and the Arizona Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

Compares rates to those of the non-Indigenous population as well as variations by sex, age group, province and territory where possible.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Calgary, 2000.

Looks at patients four months post injury to assess thresholds and then again in four years.

Uses data from 2000/01 and 2003 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), with supplemental statistics from 2000/01 National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth to compare incidence to non-Aboriginal population.

Describes how the Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Service strived to find out what are the ongoing needs and supports for people with brain injury and their loved ones.

Includes literature review and results of scan conducted with the purpose of identifying the most common types of injury and the contributing factors, current community initiatives, needs, issues, and barriers, priorities, and best practices.

Looks at traumatic injury in children 17 years of age or younger from 2001 to 2011.

Studies the higher likelihood for members of the indigenous population to be admitted to hospital or die from injury than the rest of the population.

Found similar injury incidence reports for both populations.

Study of 70 children aged 2-16 with food allergies revealed that onset of upper respiratory tract injury was more pronounced in younger children.

Describes methodology used in a study of accident rate and severity reduction.

Looks at mortality, causes of injury and the six 'E's of injury prevention (education, empowerment, enabling, engineering, enforcement and employment). Reaffirmation of original statement issued in 2012.

Although rates of injury, mortality, and morbidity have decreased, strong advocacy still needed as rates are twice that found in general population.

Health Thesis (Ph.D)--Queensland University of Technology, 2016.

Data collected between September 2008 and February 2010 in 32 communities. Most responses divided by age group; some by geographic zone.

Assess the extent to which injury rates among American Indians in Oregon are underestimated owing to misclassification of race in a surveillance system.

Examines a study to better understand health care practitioners’ perceptions of the rehabilitation needs of Aboriginal clients recovering from brain injury.

Lists literature pertinent to the issue of "physical damage to the body", whether caused by intentional or unintentional actions.

Found that 60% of unexpected deaths were accidental (motor vehicle crashes, overdose, downing and fire), 33% were due to suicide, and 5% were the result of homicide. Identified three key areas to prevent deaths and support wellness and well-being: connectedness to peers, family, community and culture; access to services; and culturally safe and trauma-informed care.

Project aims to add knowledge regarding injury rates in order to reduce the overall rate.

Responses indicate a greater injury rate from rough rodeo events with older competitors being more likely to have had time lost due to injury.

Relationships between socio-economic status, demographics and types of injury in children 0 to 17.

Reviews the 2011 study Healthy Aging through Fall Prevention among Older Aboriginal People: From Many Voices to a Shared Vision using a lens of cultural competency. Author highlights problematic elements of the study and suggests frameworks that can be used to improve the quality of research.

Summary of injuries article series reviews current literature and provides statistical information about Indigenous health.

Related Material: Te Ohonga Ake: The Health Status of Māori Children and Young People in New Zealand: Series Two.

A reference guide for Aboriginal health workers on strategies and available contacts, resource centres and organizations for networking in communities.

Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports male injury rates were 2.5 times the female rate and fatally injured Native Americans and Alaska Natives were amongst lowest seat belt users of any United States ethnic group.

Describes prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and associated neuropsychiatric problems among two communities, one in the Southwest U.S., and one in the U.S. Northern Plains.

Screening tool used with 23 men looked at head and neck injuries over the life-course and included age, alteration of consciousness, medical treatment and symptoms. Participants were also asked about impacts on day-to-day living. Results indicate the need for screening by the Department of Corrections and culturally appropriate treatment.