Other Diseases

Looks at the need to import provisions to feed the growing population. Chapter from Papers of the 39th Algonquian Conference edited by Karl S. Hele, Regna Darnell.

Study undertaken in Saskatchewan to estimate health care expenditures for diabetes and its complications.

Concludes that infant bronchiolitis represents a significant burden on the territorial health care system.

Book review of: The Crisis of Chronic Disease Among Aboriginal Peoples: A Challenge for Public Health, Population Health and Social Policy by J. Reading.

Suggests two areas that need further research for Aboriginal people with end stage renal disease to increase their health outcomes and quality of life.

Concludes that the vast majority of people with diabetes who live on reserve do not have access to annual examinations by an eye-care professional.

Study conducted to evaluate health outcomes when undergoing kidney replacement therapy.

Sociology and Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1997.

Looks at the longest running Aboriginal only leprosarium in Australia, and Cilento's role in leprosy management.

Sample for study consisted of 31,557 Registered First Nations adults 20 or older selected using the Manitoba administrative health data (1987-1999). It concluded that while First Nations people are at higher risk for fracture, the causal factors were unclear, and further study was needed to evaluate possible explanatory variables. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll down to appropriate page.

Prevalence of chronic bronchitis was related to potentially preventable risk factors including low socioeconomic status and obesity.

Compares the time frame from start of dialysis to first kidney transplant in Aboriginal children and non-Aboriginal children.

Calculates the energy and nutrient intake in two regions of Alaska and describes the implications for development of chronic disease.

Compares AI/AN school students, ages 11-16, from three tribal schools in a metropolitan area to students in non-metropolitan area in Alaska.

Findings indicate that because First Nations are younger when first diagnosed, they survive long enough for end-stage renal disease to develop.

Study used a sample of 434,972 adults fifty or older and evaluated data from the 2003-2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, then compared results to those for the general population.

Study to examine the incidence and prevalence of liver discharge diagnosis with focus on cirrhosis among hospital-admitted patients in Greenland and Denmark.

Study found that international research on climate sensitive infectious disease and zoonotic infections is impeded by incompatible reporting systems and differences in regulation; advises international standardization.

Results show the rural rate of illnesses for most conditions was higher than that reported among other aboriginal and non-aboriginal children.

Examines challenges faced by Australian Aborigines who must relocate in order to receive dialysis treatment.

Educational Psychology, School Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2001.

Identifies research publications on ASD (autism), CP (cerebral palsy and FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder). Shows most research reports found are on FASD and are not a true representation of childhood disorders.

Comparison of chronic disease risk factors using 2001 and 2002 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data.

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

Explores epidemiology and trends from 1998-2006. Recommends increasing prevention and education efforts by focusing on high risk regions and age groups.

Introduction and two archival items on social and economic conditions of Aboriginal people. The first report is on the socio-economic conditions that contributed to the spread of tuberculosis, and the economic measures needed to be taken to improve the lives of the Swampy Cree Indians. The second report is an account of the socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal people and recommendations for improving their health status.

Study designed to document the prevalence of alcoholic liver disease in Greenlanders with a high alcohol intake, and to describe and compare the populations of patients with alcohol addiction in Greenland and Denmark.

Study evaluates the risk of complications in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth with type 2 diabetes.

Looks at 14 educational projects showcasing Indigenous initiatives likely to contribute to positive change for Indigenous groups, individuals and communities across Australia.

Found significant differences for fixation, pursuit and fast movements of the eye.

Looks at chronic periodontitis in diabetics and the relationship between overt nephropathy and end-stage renal disease in an American-Indian population.

Seven-year-long study involving 59 individuals looked at the effectiveness of incorporating specialty services into primary care systems on Siksika First Nation in southern Alberta. Assessment based on disease activity measures and patient-reported outcomes found that despite improvements in swollen and tender joint counts and adherence to current treatment regimes, there was no significant improvement in self-reported outcomes.

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

Interdisciplinary Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2001.

Looks at the disparities between First Nations people and other Saskatchewan residents in developing end-state renal disease with diabetes mellitus.

Study uses data reported to Medicare to determine end stage renal disease (ESRD) and found that 56% of the Aboriginal American cases were due to diabetes.

Reports on multi-site data collected from families in Alberta, Nova Scotia and Manitoba about their asthma and allergy experiences and pilot testing done on culturally appropriate support offered to children, youth and parents in those provinces.

Resource and Environmental Studies Thesis (M.E.S.)--Dalhousie University, 2013.

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

Advises on the appropriate reactions when encountering a person having an seizure.

Assesses and compares rates of childhood epilepsy between Greenland and Denmark.

Looks at seizure causes, types, and first aid treatment.

Introduces Dr. Jo-Ann Episkenew, a new member of the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, and her intention to work towards improving the health of First Nations and Métis people. Article located by scrolling to page 8.

Assesses traditional food intake in 18 communities.

Investigates the relationship of nonmalignant respiratory disease to underground uranium mining and to cigarette smoking in miners, and evaluates the criteria for compensation of ethnic minorities.

Findings suggest that indigenous stroke patients had a higher rate of haemorrhagic strokes.

Findings that Aboriginals were readmitted to hospitals for surgical complications more often than non-Aboriginals.