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- 2Greenwood, Carol
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Carotid Atherosclerosis and a Reduced Likelihood for Lowered Cognitive Performance in a Canadian First Nations Population
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Fergenbaum, Jennifer H., Bruce, Sharon, Spence, J.D., Lou, Wendy, Hanley, Anthony J.G., Greenwood, Carol, Young, T. Kue
"Background: We investigated the associations among cardiovascular risk factors, carotid atherosclerosis and cognitive function in a Canadian First Nations population. Methods: Individuals aged ≥18 years, without stroke, nonpreg- nant and with First Nations status were assessed by the Trail...
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Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors in Canada’s Northern Populations: Longitudinal and Geographic Comparisons
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Deering, Kahtleen N., Lix, Lisa M., Bruce, Sharon, Young, T. Kue
"Objective: Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide and place considerable burden on the Canadian health care system. This research investigates the self-reported prevalence of major chronic diseases and risk factors in northern Canadian populations and compares...
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Ethnic and Regional Differences in Prevalence and Correlates of Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors in Northern Canada
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Sarkar, Joykrishna, Lix, Lisa M., Bruce, Sharon, Young, T. Kue
"Introduction: We investigated ethnic and geographic variations in major chronic diseases and risk factors in northern Canada, an area that is undergoing rapid changes in its social, cultural, and physical environments. Methods: Self-report data were obtained from the population-based Canadian...
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2009-05-28
Fergenbaum, Jennifer H., Bruce, Sharon, Lou, Wendy, Hanley, Anthony J.G., Greenwood, Carol, Young, T. Kue
"The association between obesity, other cardiovascular risk factors, and cognitive function in a Canadian First Nations population was investigated using a cross‐sectional design. Eligible individuals were aged ≥18 years, without a history of stroke, nonpregnant, with First Nations status, and...
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2008-05-28
"Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for diabetic neuropathy in a Canadian First Nation population. Research design and methods: This was a community-based screening study of 483 adults. Measures included glucose, A1C, cholesterol,...
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2009
Lix, Lisa M., Bruce, Sharon, Sarkar, Joykrishna, Young, T. Kue
"Background: In Canada, the prevalence of behavioural risk factors and chronic conditions differs for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations, but little research has examined changes over time. This study compares several major risk factors and chronic conditions in Aboriginal and...