Health of Indian women

Type

Book

Authors

Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Tags

Indigenous women, Indigenous women -- Canada -- Social conditions, Indigenous women -- Social conditions, Indigenous women -- Canada, Indigenous women -- Health and hygiene -- Canada, Indigenous women -- Health and hygiene

Abstract

"Indian women need different types of health services because the status Indian population is younger than the Canadian Population. Indian Women are aging into their childbearing years while Canadian women are aging into retirement. As a result, Indian Women are more likely to need health services aimed at mothers and children while their Canadian counterparts need services associated with old age." -- Highlights.

Description

32 pages ; 28 cm.

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