Previous studies on overweight and obesity among indigenous peoples in Canada have
been inconclusive. A systematic review was conducted on the prevalence of overweight and …

Indigenous participation in land-based practices such as hunting, fishing, ceremony, and
land care has a long history. In recent years, researchers and policy makers have advocated …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among Indigenous peoples in
Canada. As rates of CVD rise, the impacts among the growing population of Indigenous …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD, ie, disease of the heart and blood vessels) is a major cause
of death globally. Current assessment tools use either clinical or non-clinical factors alone or …

Physical literacy is a key focus within physical education and sport policy and practice in
Canada. Although physical literacy has been suggested to benefit the general population …

Community-based and Indigenous-led health and wellness approaches have been widely
advocated for Indigenous peoples. However, remarkably few Indigenous designed and led …

Objectives To evaluate research into the effectiveness of group-based sport and exercise
programs targeting Indigenous adults on anthropometric, physiological and quality of life …

Despite significant progress in medical research and public health efforts, gaps in
knowledge of women's heart health remain across epidemiology, presentation …

Canadians currently experience elevated rates of chronic conditions compared with past
populations, and ethnic differences in the experience of select chronic conditions have …

Hypertension is becoming increasingly prevalent among western societies. However,
different ethnic groups appear to be affected unequally. This systematic review sought to …