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Assessment of the potential lifetime cancer risks associated with exposure to inorganic arsenic among indigenous people living in the Wood Buffalo region of Alberta

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The toxicity of arsenic is a subject of considerable research, as well as some controversy, particularly in relation to its potential to cause cancer. In order to better understand and assess the... More ≫

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The toxicity of arsenic is a subject of considerable research, as well as some controversy, particularly in relation to its potential to cause cancer. In order to better understand and assess the significance of the elevated cancer risk from arsenic exposure, Alberta Health and Wellness retained Cantox Environmental Inc. (CEI) to review previous research and assess the potential cancer risk using refined methodology consistent with that typically used by CEI. The work was meant to serve as a “second opinion” of the lifetime cancer risk that could be presented to people living in the Wood-Buffalo region from arsenic exposure.

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First Nations in Alberta : a focus on health service use

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This report describes the pattern of health services utilization of First Nations people in Alberta. Topics covered include demographic and epidemiological transitions, mental health, injuries,... More ≫

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This report describes the pattern of health services utilization of First Nations people in Alberta. Topics covered include demographic and epidemiological transitions, mental health, injuries, diabetes, respiratory disease and air quality, and reproductive health. Each topic is placed into a context consisting of existing knowledge derived from a western scientific perspective, quantitative data specific to Alberta an First Nations people living in Alberta, and lived experiences collected from an indigenous perspective.

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Alberta aboriginal HIV strategy, 2001-2004

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Aboriginal people are over-represented with the risk factors that lead to HIV infection and data suggest that the level of infection is rising. The HIV issues for the Aboriginal people are... More ≫

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Aboriginal people are over-represented with the risk factors that lead to HIV infection and data suggest that the level of infection is rising. The HIV issues for the Aboriginal people are serious, adding to an already complex and long-standing array of health and social challenges that face Aboriginal people and their communities. The Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy presents a culturally-appropriate approach to the prevention of HIV and for the care and support of Aboriginal people with HIV/AIDS.

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