Health status

Examines the differences in health between rural and urban Canadians. Explores the disadvantages and disparities facing rural communities.

Provides some statistical data on the health status of women in New Brunswick, including data on physical activity and obesity, reproductive health, mental health and addictions, and causes of death.

Reports on a national roundtable discussion, involving representatives from First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations and Health Canada, in Inuktitut. Lists recommendations to improve the health of Aboriginal women and girls.

Describes the results of a national roundtable discussion, involving representatives from First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations and Health Canada. Lists recommendations to improve the health of Aboriginal women and girls.

Discusses factors associated with health disparities in Canada, including socio-economic status (SES), Aboriginal identity, gender and geographic location.

Provides an interdisciplinary overview of Canadian research literature on issues respecting Aboriginal women, health and healing. Identifies gaps between existing research and community concerns.

Examines and identifies aspects of health and wellness that are unique to Aboriginal women, as well as stories about their experiences with the health care system.

Provides an overview of male/female differences in health status, health service use, and quality of care, as revealed by analysis of administrative health care data files.

Examines the interface between the social institutions of gender and Western Medicine.

Looks at the progress that the Canadian government has made in advancing women’s health since Canada adopted in 1995 the United Nations Platform for Action.