Needing indigenous biometrics for health in Canada
This article presents a critical analysis of the use of biometrics in clinical practice and their inadequacies for Indigenous populations in Canada and globally. Misclassifications of health status based on biometrics have health implications across the lifespan, from gestation to older adulthood, w...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:84579e030c804cc190a87162704bcd72 2023-05-15T16:16:06+02:00 Needing indigenous biometrics for health in Canada Emma J. Rice Angela Mashford-Pringle Tammy MacLean Darci Belmore 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102115 https://doaj.org/article/84579e030c804cc190a87162704bcd72 EN eng Elsevier http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335523000062 https://doaj.org/toc/2211-3355 2211-3355 doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102115 https://doaj.org/article/84579e030c804cc190a87162704bcd72 Preventive Medicine Reports, Vol 31, Iss , Pp 102115- (2023) Indigenous health Body mass index BMI Biometrics Birthweight Medicine R article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102115 2023-02-05T01:26:42Z This article presents a critical analysis of the use of biometrics in clinical practice and their inadequacies for Indigenous populations in Canada and globally. Misclassifications of health status based on biometrics have health implications across the lifespan, from gestation to older adulthood, which are also examined. The social determinants of health and of Indigenous health compound the impact of inaccurate biometrics on First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations. Moving forward, biometric use should be done in partnership with Indigenous peoples and with consideration of the surrounding context. Future research should consider bridging existing gaps in knowledge on this topic in culturally safe ways, to improve the quality and depth of information available and inform more equitable health care for Indigenous populations. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations inuit Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Canada Preventive Medicine Reports 31 102115 |
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This article presents a critical analysis of the use of biometrics in clinical practice and their inadequacies for Indigenous populations in Canada and globally. Misclassifications of health status based on biometrics have health implications across the lifespan, from gestation to older adulthood, which are also examined. The social determinants of health and of Indigenous health compound the impact of inaccurate biometrics on First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations. Moving forward, biometric use should be done in partnership with Indigenous peoples and with consideration of the surrounding context. Future research should consider bridging existing gaps in knowledge on this topic in culturally safe ways, to improve the quality and depth of information available and inform more equitable health care for Indigenous populations. |
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Needing indigenous biometrics for health in Canada |
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