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8 Cards in this Set
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Define HEALTH |
Freedom from disease,defect, or pain Complete physical, mental, and social well-being & not just the absence of sickness or frailty |
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Determinants of Health (not social!) |
Biological: sex and age Behavioral: alcohol use, injection drug use Social Environment: discrimination, income, education Physical Environment: where people live, living conditions Health services: access to quality health care, health insurance and affordability |
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Social Determinants of Health |
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Determinants of Indigenous Health |
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Indian Act Purpose? Year? Established what? How was it amended? (Name the new law, purpose & year) |
Enacted in 1876 to civilize and assimilate Defines who is Indian (in status), reserve lands, bands and governance In 1985, Bill C-31 was added to restore the rights lost, particularly for women |
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British North America Act Year? Purpose? |
1867 Comprises a major part of the Constitution of Canada Created the Canadian federation Outlined that provinces are responsible for establishment & management of hospitals, asylums, charities Stipulates federal responsibility for "Indians" and no other Aboriginal group, the Inuit are considered regular citizens. In an effort to seek compensation for assistance provided to Inuit living within the province, Québec argues that the Inuit should be a federal responsibility just as are Status Indians. In 1939, the Supreme Court of Canada rules that, for administrative purposes, the Inuit should be considered as "Indians" and be the responsibility of the federal government. |
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Why do Indigenous People have poor oral health? (7) |
1) Effects of colonization 2) Lack of knowledge / dental literacy about the importance of oral health 3) Anxiety about dental procedures 4) Previous negative experiences / mistrust of health services 5) Lack of transportation to access services 6) Limited ability to access healthy foods 7) Lack of financial resources to pay for health food / dental services |
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What project helps advance oral health amongst Indigenous ppl? |
Children Oral Health Initiative (COHI) Intended for Aboriginal children from birth to 7 years of age, their parents, caregivers, and pregnant moms. The COHI program is delivered by Health Canada’s First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, except in BC where it is delivered by the First Nations Health Authority. |
