SOSC 2150 Lecture Notes - Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Tuberculosis, Internalized Racism
Document Summary
Class and gender is significant of determinant of health. Immigrant and refugees (from africa, south asia, southeast asia) and it also effects in many. Higher rates of unemployment and over represented in low wage sectors in economy. This economic inequality takes a tremendous toll on peoples" health. Racial discrimination, harassment and prejudice of others occur. Shorter life expectancy and rates of morbidity in terms of illness and disease. 5 to 14 years lower life expectancy. Infant mortality 1. 5-4 times higher than non-aboriginal population. Living on reserves diminishes your health status. Depends where you are living, whether on reserve or off. These diseases are growing at a faster rate in aboriginal communities. Suicides are a problem amongst young aboriginal people. Socio-economic and historical determinants of aboriginal health. Food insecurity on or off reserve. Indian acts (reserve system, alienation water and hunting rights, potlatch and ceremonial rituals, aboriginal women"s status, residential schools)
