"First Nations people in Canada have higher rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and related problems such as diabetes and obesity. While there is much evidence showing that these problems are more consistent in this population, very little is known about the reasons why. Partnering with the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) in London, Dr. Chantelle Richmond and her colleagues Rachel Bezner-Kerr and Kathi Wilson are being funded by the Foundation to find the underlying causes of the heart health problems in First Nations people by looking at what they eat, and examining the social and environment factors that lead to food choices. 'We have questions about why people make the choices they do,' says Dr. Richmond. 'We're looking at what contributes to their shopping behaviour and the way they consume food.' In this pilot study, the researchers will identify dietary patterns and reasons for the food choices among First Nations people living in London, Ontario, as well as on the nearby reserve of The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation"
Showing posts with label First Nations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label First Nations. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Heart and Stroke Foundation studies First Nations' food choices to improve heart health (Canada)
"First Nations people in Canada have higher rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and related problems such as diabetes and obesity. While there is much evidence showing that these problems are more consistent in this population, very little is known about the reasons why. Partnering with the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) in London, Dr. Chantelle Richmond and her colleagues Rachel Bezner-Kerr and Kathi Wilson are being funded by the Foundation to find the underlying causes of the heart health problems in First Nations people by looking at what they eat, and examining the social and environment factors that lead to food choices. 'We have questions about why people make the choices they do,' says Dr. Richmond. 'We're looking at what contributes to their shopping behaviour and the way they consume food.' In this pilot study, the researchers will identify dietary patterns and reasons for the food choices among First Nations people living in London, Ontario, as well as on the nearby reserve of The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation"
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Diabetes help for First Nations in Manitoba
"It's becoming an epidemic in First Nations in Manitoba. The Manitoba First Nations Diabetes Committee estimates that by 2016 one in every four aboriginal people will suffer from diabetes. Currently, many people have to travel to Winnipeg to receive treatment, and on Monday the committee launched the Diabetes Integration Project in hopes of offering services to people in their own communities. The committee developed the first diabetes strategy in 1999, and hopes to build on that with this new initiative. It's being run by and for First Nations. There will be travelling diabetes clinics complete with foot care, vision testing, and blood work. There will also be counseling and education to help prevent the condition in the first place. Executive Director of the Diabetes Integration Project, Caroline Chartrand says 'it's a very historical moment for us because it's going to bring care and treatment to the communities where it's non existent at this time'. By 2011 they hope to have eleven mobile teams across the province, but for now they'll start with two - CTV Winnipeg
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