Focuses on why some Canadians are healthy and others are not and underscores some of the choices communities face in creating more equal opportunities for good health.
Examines the feasibility of linking a sample of the Mantioba Metis Federation (MMF) membership list to Manitoba Health and CancerCare Manitoba databases and to use the resulting linked records to provide estimates of the health status of the Manitoba's Metis population and their utilization of medical services. Demonstrates that the findings suggest that their health profile is closer to that of the First Nation people, that it is to the general Manitoba population.
Examines factors affecting the health and assessemtn of women of colour, as well as issues related to improving the health of women of colour in the United States.
Presents a summary designed to clarify health impact assessment (HIA), integrated impact assessment (IIA) and health needs assessment (HNA). Provides a description of the common features and tasks within each, and how the different approaches may link together to help improve health and reduce health inequalities. PDF required.
Presents the discussions and presentations given at the "Dialogue on Aboriginal Health: Sharing our Challenges" conference, held June 24, 2002 in Aylmer, Quebec.
Examines whether reported sexual abuse and its associated demographic and health-related effects are different for aboriginal and non-aboriginal women. Finds that abuse may be associated with subsequent health behaviors, beyond specific physical and psychosocial disorders. Concludes that aboriginal and non-aboriginal women who have suffered sexual abuse showed substantial differences in their subsequent health and health-related behaviours. Includes references.
Presents a compilation of current information on the health and determinants of health of Ontario women. Includes information on demographics, morbidity indicators, reproductive health, health behaviours, and sub-populations.