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Predictors of Obesity Among Métis Children: Socio-economic, Behavioural and Cultural Factors

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Martin J. Cooke
Piotr Wilk
Kenneth W. Paul
Shelley L. H. Gonneville
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 104, no. 4, July/August 2013, pp. e298-e303
Description
Looks at household structure and income, parental education, food insecurity, language, cultural activities and parental residential school attendance as factors predicting obesity.
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Prevalence and Management of Patients Using Medication Targeting Obstructive Lung Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in Primary Healthcare in Greenland

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sequssuna Olsen
Dorte Ejg Jarbøl
Mette Kofoed
Kim Abildskov
Michael Lynge Pedersen
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, 2013, p. article no. 20108
Description
Findings from over 500 individuals indicate that while medication is prescribed frequently, spirometry testing is not, but should be integrated in my primary healthcare regime.
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Prevalence and Sensitization of Atopic Allergy and Coeliac Disease in the Northern Sweden Population Health Study

Alternate Title
Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Circumpolar Health
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stefan Enroth
Ingrid Dahlbom
Tony Hansson
Åsa Johansson
Ulf Gyllensten
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 72, Supplement 1, 2013, p. article no. 21403
Description
Self-report allergy incidences mirrored antibody results. Highest prevalence was among the young and those working indoors.
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Prevalence Estimates of Overweight and Obesity in Cree Preschool Children in Northern Quebec According to International and US Reference Criteria

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Noreen D. Willows
Melissa S. Johnson
Geoff D. C. Ball
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 97, no. 2, 2007, pp. 311-316
Description
Cautions health practitioners assessing childhood obesity that readings from the Body Mass Index (BMI) may lead to incorrect risk assessments.
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Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Asthma in Off-Reserve Aboriginal Children and Adults in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hsiu-Ju Chang
Jeremy Beach
Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan
Canadian Respiratory Journal, vol. 19, no. 6, November-December 2012, pp. e68-e74
Description
Study shows a lower prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal children but higher prevalence of asthma in Aboriginal adults compared to that of the general Canadian population.
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Prevalence of Anemia Among James Bay Cree Infants of Northern Quebec

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Noreen D. Willows
Johanne Morel
Katherine Gray-Donald
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 162, no. 3, February 8, 2000, pp. 323-326
Description
Discusses a screening program for anemia for 9 month old infants which was done between January 1995 and October 1998.
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Prevalence of Asthma and Risk Factors for Asthma-like Symptoms in Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Children in the Northern Territories of Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Zhiwei Gao
Brian H. Rowe
Carina Majaesic
Cindy O'Hara
A. Senthilselvan
Canadian Respiratory Journal, vol. 15, no. 3, April 2008, pp. 139-145
Description
When compared to non-Aboriginal children, results show Aboriginal children have a lower occurrence of diagnosis by a health professional but similar instances of asthma like symptoms.
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Prevalence of Genetic Variants Associated With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in a Healthy First Nations Cohort

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Travis B Murdoch
Charles N. Bernstein
Hani El-Gabalawy
Joanne M. Stempak
Michael Sargent
Brenda Elias
Wei Xu
Saad Pathan DPhil
Mark S. Silverberg
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 184, no. 8, May 15, 2012, pp. E435-E442
Description
Study shows lower prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease in healthy Canadian First Nations compared to the rest of the Canadian population.
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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Conditions, Associated Pain and Disability and the Barriers To Managing These Conditions in a Rural, Australian Aboriginal Community

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
D. Vindigni
D. Griffen
J. Perkins
C. Da Costa
L. Parkinson
Rural and Remote Health, vol. 4, no. 230, August 27, 2004, pp. 1-13
Description
Study shows most people with musculoskeletal health problems learn to live with chronic pain levels. Includes strategies for health care workers to help manage disabilities.
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Prevalence of Pervasive Developmental Disorders in Two Canadian Provinces

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz
Helen Coo
C. T. Yu
Albert E. Chudley
Andrea Noonan
Marlene Breitenbach
Nasreen Ramji
Talia Prosick
Angela Bedard
Jeanette J. A. Holden
Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, vol. 3, no. 3, 2006, pp. 164-172
Description
Focuses on pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) in Manitoba and Prince Edward Island; findings indicate very low counts among Aboriginal children
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Preventing Dentures and Putting Aside the Fry Bread: A Systematic Review of Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Conditions for Dental Health and Obesity Interventions for Native American Youth

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rodney C. Haring
Warren Skye
Brenda L. Battleson
Nina Wampler
Maxine Brings-Him-Back–Janis
Myra Muramoto
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 3, no. 1, August 2014, pp. 1-15
Description
Examine the findings and results of a review to identify commonalities between obesity prevention and oral health interventions relevant to Native American children, their families, and their communities.
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Profile of Aboriginal People in the Fraser Health Region 2010

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Elizabeth Brodkin
Laurel Jesbamani
Leslie Schroeder
Jeet Sivia
Description
Looks at health determinants such as chronic illness and risky behaviors that effect well-being and social determinants that contribute to disadvantages in areas of education, income and employment.
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Quality of Care Among Aboriginal Hemodialysis Patients

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sophia H. Chou
Marcello Tonelli
John S. Bradley
Sita Gourishankar
Brenda R. Hemmelgarn
Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, vol. 1, no. 1, January 2006, pp. 58-63
Description
Study compares hemodialysis care in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal patients in Canada.
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Rationale and Implementation of the SLICK Project: Screening for Limb, I-Eye, Cardiovascular and Kidney (SLICK) Complications in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes in Alberta's First Nations Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shainoor Virani
David Strong
Matthew Tennant
Mark Greve
Heather Young ... et al.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 97, no. 3, May/June 2006, pp. 241-248
Description
Describes program involving two vans equipped with professional staff that travelled to 44 communities.
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Re-evaluation of Blood Mercury, Lead and Cadmium Concentrations in the Inuit Population of Nunavik (Quebec): A Cross-Sectional Study

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie Fontaine
Eric Dewailly
Jean-Louis Benedetti
Daria Pereg
Pierre Ayotte
Serge Déry
Environmental Health, vol. 7, no. 1, June 2008, p. article no. 25
Description
Examines the trends in mercury, lead and cadmium exposure from 1992 to 2004 using the data obtained from two health surveys and identifies sources of exposure in 2004.
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The Red Man's Present Needs (April 1902)

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hamlin Garland
The Native American Review, vol. 258, no. 4, Special Heritage Issue: The Indian Question, 1823-1973, Winter, 1973, pp. 90-95
Description
Comments on the unjust treatment of Native Americans. Originally published in Native American Review, April 1902.
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Reduced Prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and No Change in Prevalence of Diabetes Despite Increasing BMI Among Aboriginal People from a Group of Remote Homeland Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Kevin G. Rowley
Andrew Gault
Robyn McDermott
Sabina Knight
Toby McLeay
Kerin O'Dea
Diabetes Care, vol. 23, no. 7, July 7, 2000, pp. 898-904
Description
Australian study tracked the glucose tolerance and coronary risk over a seven-year period.
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Relation of Waist Circumference and Glycemic Status to C-Reactive Protein in the Sandy Lake Oji-Cree

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
P. W. Connelly
A. J. Hanley
S. B. Harris
R. A. Hegele
B. Zinman
International Journal of Obesity, vol. 27, 2003, pp. 347-355
Description
Study conducted to determine the prevalence of elevated c-reactive protein and the association between obesity and diabetes in a community with very high prevalence of type II diabetes.
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Relationship of Lead, Mercury, Mirex, Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene, Hexachlorobenzene, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls to Timing of Menarche Among Akwesasne Mohawk Girls

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melinda Denham
Lawrence M. Schell
Glenn Deane
Mia V. Gallo
Julia Ravenscroft
Anthony P. DeCaprio
Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment
Pediatrics, vol. 115, no. 2, February 2, 2005, pp. 127-134
Description
Analysis of multi chemical exposure among adolescent girls suggests that the attainment of the first menstrual period may be sensitive to relatively low levels of lead and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) congeners.
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Relocating From the Mushkegowuk Territory for Hemodialysis: The Cree Illness Experience and Perceived Quality of Life

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carrie D. Kolewaski
Margo L. Paterson
Karen E. Yeates
Cheryl E. King-Van Vlack
Pimatiwiwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health, vol. 8, no. 3, Winter, 2010, pp. 103-150
Description

Study found that in addition to hemodialysis being life-altering, patients also experienced negative clinical interactions from healthcare providers due to misperceptions about beliefs and behaviours.

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Remote Area Renal Dialysis Service

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mark Thomas
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, January/February 1993, pp. 22-23
Description
Looks at flexible program of care developed due to problems with access to treatment.
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Renal Disease: Environment, Race or Genes?

Alternate Title
Original Reports: Pathophysiology
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sharon Adler
Ethnicity & Disease, vol. 16, no. 2, Supplement 2, Spring, 2006, pp. S235-S239
Description
Contends that factors such as socioeconomic status and disparities in the health care system are of greater importance than genetics.
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Results From a Lay Health Advisor Intervention to Prevent Lead Poisoning among Rural Native American Children

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Michelle Crozier Kegier
Lorraine Halinka Malcoe
American Journal of Public Health, vol. 94, no. 10, October 2004, pp. 1730-1735
Description
Study tests the effectiveness of a community-based lay health advisor intervention for primary prevention of lead poisoning among Native American children who lived in a former mining area.
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Return to Aboriginal Diet, Exercise Wise Choice

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, March 14, 2008, p. A13
Description
Outlines the results of two studies, one Canadian, the other from the United States comparing urban and reserve aboriginal health.
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