Health Sciences 1002A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Indian Register, Health Equity, Infant Mortality
14 Jul 2016
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Refers to all the original peoples in north america and their decedents. Refers to people of aboriginal and mixed european ancestry. Replaces the term eskimo and refers to aboriginal people who live primarily in artic canada. Sets out certain federal government obligations and regulates: The act defines an indian as a person who, pursuant to this act, is registered as an indian or is entitled to be registered as an indian". Non-status indians are not entitled to the same rights and benefits that are available to status indians. Cardio vascular diseases, external causes (accidents, poisoning, and violence), respiratory disorders, and various forms of cancer. It is estimated for aboriginal peoples to live between 5-14 years less than that of non- For on-reserve first nations people, the rate of infant mortality is estimated at 7 deaths per 1,000 live births, compared to 5 deaths per 1,000 for the general population.
