Vulnerable populations Flashcards
Name facts about the Sioux tribe
- Indigenous tribe from North Dakota
- Life expectancy 48 years old
- Alcoholism 10x higher
- Diabetes 6x higher
- Suicide/Influenza 2x National average
What was the problem with urban drift?
Post WWII urban drift saw aboriginal Canadians and Kiwis switch to a European style life, with forced assimilation and neglect of cultural values.
What did Anderson 2006 write?
Aboriginal Australian and Maori Journal article
What is the latino paradox?
Latino communities in the USA have lower mortality and chronic diseases in the USA when compared to other race groups, despite lower socio-economic status.
'’Latinos outliving richer whites, study finds’’
Who wrote about immigrant healthcare in Canada?
Asanin and Wilson, 2008
Why do immigrants struggle with healthcare in Canada?
CHA takes 3 months for immigrants to be entitled for healthcare , in this time private healthcare is encouraged however this is often unaffordable. Furthermore the cost of prescription drugs can be too much for many. Also, sociocultural problems exist where immigrants cannot find a doctor without a language barrier.
What is the salmon bias?
The theory that hispanics will fare worse overall by returning home to their homeland.
Who wrote about LGBT in Canada?
(Mulé et al, 2009):
How much do bisexual men and women earn less than women?
Bisexual men earn 30% less
Bisexual women earn 15% less
What percentage of transgender people have attempted suicide in their youth?
40%
What percentage of LGBT children get bulled in school?
45%
