Living Conditions Create Health Inequities in Aboriginal Communities

Because of their living conditions, Aboriginal peoples tend to be more vulnerable to stress, disease, and a lack of control of their health. York's Knowledge Mobilization Unit provides services and funding for faculty, graduate students, and community organizations seeking to maximize the impac...

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Main Authors: Loppie Reading, Charlotte, Wein, Fred
Format: Other/Unknown Material
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Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10315/29215
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Summary:Because of their living conditions, Aboriginal peoples tend to be more vulnerable to stress, disease, and a lack of control of their health. York's Knowledge Mobilization Unit provides services and funding for faculty, graduate students, and community organizations seeking to maximize the impact of academic research and expertise on public policy, social programming, and professional practice. It is supported by SSHRC and CIHR grants, and by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. kmbunit@yorku.ca www.researchimpact.ca