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Social isolation of seniors : a focus on Indigenous seniors in Canada

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly Indigenous seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations,... More ≫

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly Indigenous seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends, family members, and communities address the particular social needs of these seniors. This resource is meant to supplement the two volume set Social Isolation of Seniors previously developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.

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Infant mortality in Alberta : First Nations and Non-First Nations

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Infant mortality is an important indicator of population health. First Nations infants have a higher risk of mortality than Non-First Nations infants. While the risk of mortality among Non-First... More ≫

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Infant mortality is an important indicator of population health. First Nations infants have a higher risk of mortality than Non-First Nations infants. While the risk of mortality among Non-First Nations infants appears to be decreasing or stable, the risk of mortality among First Nations infants appears to be increasing. The purpose of this bulletin is to identify risk factors that may contribute to the difference in the risk of mortality between First Nations and Non-First Nations infants.

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