Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de santé publique
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Can J Public Health · Nov 2014
ReviewDifferential environmental exposure among non-Indigenous Canadians as a function of sex/gender and race/ethnicity variables: a scoping review.
To determine the extent, range and types of studies of differential environmental chemical exposures among non-Indigenous Canadians as a function of sex/gender and race/ethnicity. ⋯ The role of sex/gender and race/ethnicity in influencing environmental exposure levels among non-Indigenous Canadians has not been adequately addressed to date.
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Can J Public Health · Nov 2014
Correlates of physical activity among First Nations children residing in First Nations communities in Canada.
Physical activity has numerous mental, emotional, spiritual and physical benefits. The factors influencing physical activity among First Nations children have not been well studied. The objective was to examine the associations between several intrapersonal, family and community factors and physical activity among First Nations school-aged children residing in First Nations communities. ⋯ Among First Nations children, there are several correlates of physical activity from diverse ecological levels.