The health of Inuit children under age 6 in Canada
Objectives. Previous research has suggested that Inuit children experience poor health as compared to their non-Aboriginal counterparts, although social determinants such as family and social conditions, lifestyle or behaviour, and cultural factors may be at play. The purpose of the current study wa...
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| description | Objectives. Previous research has suggested that Inuit children experience poor health as compared to their non-Aboriginal counterparts, although social determinants such as family and social conditions, lifestyle or behaviour, and cultural factors may be at play. The purpose of the current study was to examine the parent-reported health of Inuit children under 6 years of age living in Canada. Study design and methods. Data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey were used to examine measures of Inuit child health as rated by parents including child health, limitations to physical activity, chronic conditions, ear infections, and dental problems. Associations between social determinants of health and parent-rated Inuit child health were also explored. Results. Most Inuit children under age 6 were reported by their parents or guardians to be in excellent or very good health. The most common chronic conditions identified were asthma, speech and language difficulties, allergies, lactose intolerance, and hearing impairment. Several social determinants of health were associated with child health, including parental education, household income, breastfeeding, and perceived housing conditions. Conclusions. The findings show that social determinants of health, including both socio-economic and household characteristics, are associated with Inuit child health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dfe435d3c98d4be6959427e929923d1b2022-12-21T21:43:49ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Circumpolar Health2242-39822012-06-017101910.3402/ijch.v71i0.18580The health of Inuit children under age 6 in CanadaLeanne C. FindlayTeresa A. JanzObjectives. Previous research has suggested that Inuit children experience poor health as compared to their non-Aboriginal counterparts, although social determinants such as family and social conditions, lifestyle or behaviour, and cultural factors may be at play. The purpose of the current study was to examine the parent-reported health of Inuit children under 6 years of age living in Canada. Study design and methods. Data from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey were used to examine measures of Inuit child health as rated by parents including child health, limitations to physical activity, chronic conditions, ear infections, and dental problems. Associations between social determinants of health and parent-rated Inuit child health were also explored. Results. Most Inuit children under age 6 were reported by their parents or guardians to be in excellent or very good health. The most common chronic conditions identified were asthma, speech and language difficulties, allergies, lactose intolerance, and hearing impairment. Several social determinants of health were associated with child health, including parental education, household income, breastfeeding, and perceived housing conditions. Conclusions. The findings show that social determinants of health, including both socio-economic and household characteristics, are associated with Inuit child health.http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net/index.php/ijch/article/view/18580/pdf_1childrenInuitsocial determinants of health |
| spellingShingle | Leanne C. Findlay Teresa A. Janz The health of Inuit children under age 6 in Canada International Journal of Circumpolar Health children Inuit social determinants of health |
| title | The health of Inuit children under age 6 in Canada |
| title_full | The health of Inuit children under age 6 in Canada |
| title_fullStr | The health of Inuit children under age 6 in Canada |
| title_full_unstemmed | The health of Inuit children under age 6 in Canada |
| title_short | The health of Inuit children under age 6 in Canada |
| title_sort | health of inuit children under age 6 in canada |
| topic | children Inuit social determinants of health |
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