Determinants of Inuit health in Canada : a discussion paper / Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.
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TextPublication details: [Canada : Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami], 2009Description: 26 p. ; 28 cmSubject(s): -- Public health -- Canada | Inuit -- Health aspectsOnline resources: Full text Summary: "This paper identifies eleven non-medical determinants of health as having a significant influence on Inuit health, including: acculturation, productivity, income distribution, housing, education, food security, health care services, quality of early life, addictions, social safety nets and the environment. Positive action in any one of these areas would result in improvement in Inuit health, but should be addressed holistically. Self-determination is a key to creating enduring, well-
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Books & Reports | BCACCS Resource Centre Regular | N10 I853 D48 2009 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | 1 | Available | T 1289 |
January 28, 2009.
Includes bibliographical references (p.23-26).
"This paper identifies eleven non-medical determinants of health as having a significant influence on Inuit health, including: acculturation, productivity, income distribution, housing, education, food security, health care services, quality of early life, addictions, social safety nets and the environment. Positive action in any one of these areas would result in improvement in Inuit health, but should be addressed holistically. Self-determination is a key to creating enduring, well-
integrated, economic, social and health programs that spawn lasting changes."
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