HLST 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Coronary Artery Disease, Prostate Cancer, Gender Role
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Aboriginal women are the most vulnerable members of canadian society. It is crucial for them to understand the implementation of colonialism. In canada, health of male and female reflect important sex and gender related opportunities and vulnerabilities. Hiv/aids in men: sex neutral- heart disease (signs are different amongst men and women) Violence: men experience violence from outside, women experience violence in their own homes by a family member. Chapter 8- gender, race and health inequalities: sexual assaults usually committed against women. Occupational health: strain injuries are reported by both male and female, women injuries are increasing because of work stations, deadlines, and stress. Aboriginal women and men have a greater likelihood of living in poverty. Addressing gender based inequalities in health: canada has taken many steps in expanding women health for example: supporting woman"s health strategy, establishing a women"s health theme, introducing an institute on.