Diabetes Among Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) People in Canada
Author | : Canada. Health Canada |
Publisher | : Environment Canada |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : UIUC:30112055616814 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Diabetes Among Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) People in Canada by : Canada. Health Canada
Download or read book Diabetes Among Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) People in Canada written by Canada. Health Canada and published by Environment Canada. This book was released on 2000 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a disease that was virtually unknown among First Nations, Inuit and Métis people 50 years ago, the prevalence of diabetes among First Nations is now at least 3 times the national average, with high rates occurring in all age groups. This document provides information and statistics on diabetes among Aboriginal people, complications of the disease, and health services and programs.