BACKGROUND: Indigenous social determinants of health, including the ongoing impacts of
colonization, contribute to increased rates of chronic disease and a health equity gap for …

OBJECTIVES: Little is known about the prevalence and incidence of dementia in Aboriginal
communities in Canada. As with the Canadian population, dementia in Aboriginal people is …

Objectives The perspectives of physicians caring for Indigenous patients with diabetes offer
important insights into the provision of health-care services. The purpose of this study was to …

Objectives First Nations people report high levels of wellness despite high rates of chronic
illness. Our goal was to understand the factors associated with wellness among First Nations …

Over the last decade age-related dementias emerged as a significant health concern for
Indigenous populations in Canada. Current research suggest that Indigenous communities hold …

This new collection turns a critical anthropological eye on the nature of health policy
internationally. The authors reveal that in light of prevailing social inequalities, health policies may …

As the number of people affected by dementia continues to rise, this is the first in-depth
examination of related services dedicated to the unique demands of remote and rural settings. …

Dementia is emerging as a significant health concern globally and in Canada. 1 Approximately
half a million Canadians have dementia, and it has been estimated that their numbers …

… As reviewed by Jennifer Walker and Kristen Jacklin in Chapter 1 of this volume, studies
show that Indigenous people may wait for an average of five years before seeking a diagnosis …