The health of Indians in Canadian cities: a challenge to the health care system

It is well known that Canadian native people living on reserves have high morbidity and mortality rates, but less is known about the health of those who migrated to urban centres. Several studies have shown that these people have high rates of mental health problems, specific diseases, injuries, inf...

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Published in:Canadian Medical Association journal (CMAJ) 1985-11, Vol.133 (9), p.859-863
Main Authors: Shah, C P, Farkas, C S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude to Health
Canada
Communication Barriers
Culture
Current Reviews
Delivery of Health Care
Female
Financing, Government
Health
Health Services - economics
Health Services - utilization
Health Services Needs and Demand
Health Services Research
Humans
Indians, North American - psychology
Male
Morbidity
Pregnancy
Socioeconomic Factors
United States
Urban Health
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Summary:It is well known that Canadian native people living on reserves have high morbidity and mortality rates, but less is known about the health of those who migrated to urban centres. Several studies have shown that these people have high rates of mental health problems, specific diseases, injuries, infant death and hospital admission. In addition, there is evidence that cultural differences create barriers to their use of health care facilities. The low socioeconomic status, cultural differences and discrimination that they find in cities are identified as the primary blocks to good health and adequate health care. More epidemiologic studies need to be done to identify health problems, needs and barriers to health care. Federal, provincial and civic governments along with the appropriate departments of faculties of medicine should begin working with native organizations to improve the health of native people living in Canada's cities.
ISSN:0820-3946
1488-2329