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Looks at which metabolic syndrome definition (NCEP ATP III or WHO), in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals, is more predictive of cardiovascular events.

Brief article describes the community-based weight and healthy lifestyle program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults.

Evaluates the dietary and lifestyle determinants of abdominal obesity in a population which includes Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry.

Survey finds that, on average, boys were more likely to be overweight or obese than were girls.

Summary of survey on health standing and living conditions of preschool Inuit children living in sixteen communities in Nunavut.

Data collected between September 2008 and February 2010 in 21 communities. Most responses divided by age group; some by geographic zone.

Argues that science must be cautious about attributing predisposition of certain medical conditions to "race."

Findings indicate that the World Health Organization (WHO) overweight cut-off level may overestimate the number of people in Greenland with a high body mass index (BMI).

Results of a study shows that stillbirth rates in Aboriginal populations are higher than in the general population and offers evidence that health problems linked to obesity and smoking may be behind the gap.

Australian study tracked the glucose tolerance and coronary risk over a seven-year period.

Discusses project, lessons learned, integration of participants' evaluations, and reflections as researchers.

Documentary advocates for a return to traditional, unprocessed foods. Focus is on activities of the Indigenous Environmental Network, which is located in Minnesota. Duration: 58:17.

Comments on the role dietitians play in helping communities to improve their knowledge of nutrition and to understand how to make healthy food choices that promote good health.

Nutrition Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Montreal, 2010.

Community Health and Epidemiology (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1998.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Johns Hopkins University, 2003.

Kinesiology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2010.

Chapter eight deals with specific problems faced by Indigenous peoples.

Outlines the results of two studies, one Canadian, the other from the United States comparing urban and reserve aboriginal health.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Western Ontario, 2013.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2010.

Done in 2004, by Saskatchewan Health that focuses on heart attack indicators to gauge health status, health outcomes and quality of service. (See in particular : page 8 - 9, 17, 25, 29, 46, 70, and 151 - 154)

Looks at a behaviour-change intervention program offered to Australians aged 50 or older and at risk groups including indigenous Australians of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

Findings suggest that ambient temperature does have an effect on weight and high blood pressure, more research is recommended.

Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) dataset from 2007 to 2010.

Nursing Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2009.

Report on the development of reagents for the amplification and sequencing PTP-1B gene and the resulting identification of a single nucleotide polymorphism. It is noted that these very preliminary results suggest genomic variation in PTP-1B is linked with less risk of developing diabetes.

Discusses definition of small for gestational age (SGA) and short and long term health disparities for children born SGA.

Discusses challenges faced for prenatal and infant care, obesity, mental health, smoking, infectious disease, suicide, self-perception, racism and colonialism and looks at resilience factors.

Looks at a study that concludes obesity is high in Aboriginal Canadians of both high and low socio-economic status.

Study shows that both cultural groups were concerned with body images.

Study examined the relationship between patterns of food intake and fattiness of food preparation and occurrence of the two conditions in northwestern Ontario.

Statistical table. Source: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS).

Health Studies and Gerontology Thesis (M.S.)--University of Waterloo, 2014.

Compares two groups for risk factors and how associations to suicidal ideation differ between races.

Article reviews current literature on the subject and re-analyzes it to provide clearer comparisons between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

Looks at the alarming statistics of Indigenous people in the United States and the impact on communities and nations.

Reviews articles on diabetes, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

Review investigates if Native American populations achieve the recommended physical activity levels and concludes there is a need to increase physical activity.

Describes two approaches to obesity prevention that are grounded in Mātauranga Māori (Māori worldview), both are systems-centered rather that person-centered. Uses Systems Thinking tools to “translate” Mātauranga Māori systems.

Examines the long term effects of risk factors that are prevalent during gestation, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and adult life on developmental health and later disease risk.

Systematic review of relevant studies and the methodologies used in them.

Discusses results from Photovoice study involving 26 elementary school children. Five findings emerged: dualistic understanding of health vs. unhealthy foods; packaged foods predominated; importance of family; traditional foods viewed as healthier, but few appeared in photographs; despite lack of photographs, children liked to eat fruits and vegetables when available at home.

Uses photovoice research method and interviews to find out what knowledge and understanding of body image young First Nations women have about themselves.

"A report on the fourth year of the B.C. Tripartite Framework Agreement on First Nation Health Governance Implementation".

Study demonstrates that interventions to prevent excess adiposity in infants and toddlers are both feasible and acceptable to American Indian/Alaskan native peoples.