Health and indigenous peoples Flashcards
What did the Indian Act give power to?
First nations identity, political structure, governance, cultural practices and education
What was the purpose of paternalistic?
allowed officials to determine rights and benefits based on “good moral character”
What was the biggest health impact of residential schools on the children?
arthritis
What was the intergenerational impacts of colonization?
- PTSD
- hopelessness/ discrimination
- lack of resources
- poverty, homelessness, violence
Where are First nations people ranked in social and economic well-being?
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What are some of the coping mechanisms for first nations peoples?
- alcohol
- drugs
- poor diet
- lifestyle
- tobacco
- suicide
What are the racial discriminations in the health care system?
- poor access
- late diagnosis
- under-diagnosis
- misdiagnosis
- under-treatment
What is cultural assessment?
a systematic and comprehensive examination of the cultural care values, beliefs, and practices of individuals, families and communities
What are the implications of overpopulation?
- disease spread
- death
- unsafe water and air pollution
- cleaner fuel
What are 5 causes of air pollution?
- global warming
- smog
- acid rain
- indoor air pollution
- ozone layer depletion
What causes water pollution?
- septic systems
- landfills
- gasoline and petroleum products
- dioxins
What are the chemical sources of water pollution?
- PCB
- pesticides
- THM
- lead
What are the 3 types of radiation?
- ionizing (nature, x-ray, TV)
- nonionizing (household appliances, electric power lines)
- nuclear power plants (nuclear waste)
