Indigenous Health Lecture Flashcards
1
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What are some upstream determinants of indigenous health?
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- Education
- Employment
- Income
- Housing
- Access to services
2
Q
What are some “midstream” factors that affect indigenous health?
A
- Diet/nutrition
- Smoking
- Sleep
- Exercise
3
Q
What are some downstream health effects that indigenous people disproportionately experience?
A
- Htn
- Increased BMI
- Endocrine/immune disorders
4
Q
What are some psychosocial factors that influence health outcomes?
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- Stress
- Isolation
- Trust
- Hostility
5
Q
What are some cultural determinants of health?
A
- Connection to country/community
- Language
- Continuity/transmitting knowledge
- Self-determination
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