Mortality

Retrospective cohort study of geographic variation rates in infant mortality, low birth weight, prenatal care, and the availability of maternal-child health care found considerable variation.

Reports observations from Fist Nations infants in 12 of 16 disease categories and 7 of 16 disease categories for Inuit infants in Quebec.

Uses data linkage information between death certificates and AI/AN patient registration records to create life tables.

Authors argue that a more balanced portrayal of cancer risks appearing in ethnic minority print media may contribute to increased awareness and possibly preventive screening behaviors.

Five leading causes of death were: poisoning, motor vehicle-traffic crashes, drowning, natural environment and transport-other (land). Analysis found that one third of deaths occurred when an individual had travelled away from his or her community to more urban areas.

Study finds the estimated gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous life expectancy in later life is approximately 6 years.

Looks at ways to close the gap in health disparaties between infants of First Nations families to those of other Canadian families.

Presents a study to determine if there is a difference in birth outcomes among First Nations women living on-reserve versus off-reserve in Manitoba.

Includes correspondence and quotes from a range of public and private individuals including Hume, Frank Pedley, John Hines, church officials, a Report of Special Indian Committee (1908) on policies, the state of health, death, and education in industrial and residential schools.

Shares the teachings of fourteen elders, that explore the four life stages of women, in the book Life Stages and Native Women. Duration: 35:47.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Case Western Reserve University, 2004.

Concludes that daily drinking, binge drinking and heavier drinking were each associated with an increased likelihood of injury and the underlying cause of death.

CBC radio documentary about Charlie Wenjack, a twelve-year-old who died while running away from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario in 1966. Duration: 11:11.

Book review of: Dying From Improvement by Sherene Razack.

Investigates how early American literature portrayed death of Indigenous leaders and how such portrayals were used as a method of marginalizing the people.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Laurentian University, 2008.

Comments on the necessity of having a will and where to find information on how to write a will. Article located by scrolling to page 9.

Looks at untimely deaths among Aboriginal health service users to identify the main causes for this trend.

Study looks at the socio-economic fall out to a community caused by excessive mortality.

"A Comparative cross-jurisdictional analysis of the literature on services, program models, and best practices in mental health, with a focus on interdisciplinary, intersectoral approaches emphasizing Inuit youth."

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Alberta, 1980.

Comments on the positive changes taking place concerning child health in Australian Aboriginal communities.

Introductory article to current issue.

Introductory editorial to a themed issue focusing on five papers presented at this conference held in 1999.

Editorial introduction to themed issue: " Death and Dying: Healing and Supporting Journeys."

Introduces the articles in this issue which focus on the area of prevention and mental health promotion.

Study concludes that a kaupapa Māori approach, within a structured lifestyle management programme, modifies cardiac risk parameters in Māori.

Population history, reservation life and mortality; includes population statistics for the years: 1894, 1914 and 1934 and age at death profiles.

Describes a research project into the health and social needs of the elderly, the disabled and emotionally disadvantaged Aboriginal people in metropolitan Adelaide, Australia.

Describes a research project into the health and social needs of the elderly, the disabled and emotionally disadvantaged Aboriginal people in metropolitan Adelaide, Australia.

Collection of reports describing what is happening with youth in each Elders' community and what actions they are taking to help prevent tragedy.

Interview includes stories about the origin of the Sioux Dance and tales about the Sliding and Drumming hills.

Consists of an interview where she gives a brief account of Indian medicine; she mentions accounts she has heard of the War of 1812; and mentions certain superstitions.

Consists of an interview where she gives an account of ghost stories and superstitions.

Consists of an interview where she gives an account of traditional Indian food. She gives a brief account of Indian medicine and she has a lengthy discussion of funeral customs.

Author critiques the colonial framing of death and dying as a medical event; argues for using the teachings contained in the Medicine Wheel and the Two Row Wampum as way to restore respect, balance, and spirit, and view death as an interconnected part of life, community, and culture.

Review included randomized controlled trial, systematic review or meta-analysis; literature indicated that patients may find indirect communication, use of silence, and sharing information with the family and community members of value.

Designed to help welfare workers and care providers play an effective role in the prevention of suicide among children and youth.

Paper examines the literature on the incidence of suicide with special attention to adolescents in Canadian Aboriginal communities, reviews the factors historically thought to place Aboriginal youth at risk for suicide, and explores the need for future research.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Kansas, 2014.

Comments on modifiable factors and best points for intervention that might hold the keys to closing gaps in health status and mortality statistics.

High levels of deaths from infectious diseases could reach epidemic proportions. Contributing factors are examined.

Results indicate the Haemophilus Influenzae (Hi) has, in the last decade become a greater cause of death. More research on vaccine development is encouraged.

Book review of: An Error in Judgement by Dara Culhane Speck.

A grave exposed by the tide at Point Barrow. Alaska, U.S.A.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Université Laval, 1998.

Studies a multi-disciplinary program that blends cultural practices with contemporary palliative care medicine to allow Alaska Natives and others living in remote communities to be cared for at home through the end of life.

Looks at how the program is helping overcome barriers by assisting patients deal with the health care system.

Projections based on combined New Zealand demographic and health data with international data for different age groups.