Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Kivalliq Region, Nunavut
Tags: health, social sciences, socio-economics, public health
| Principal Investigator: | Moffatt, Michael (1) |
| Licence Number: | 10016 |
| Organization: | University of Manitoba; Keewatin Regional Health Board |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1990
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1990 |
| Project Team: | Dr. K. Young, Dr. J. O'Neil, Dr. B. Postl, Mr. F. Russell, Ms. W. MacDonald, Mrs. Rosemay Brown |
Objective(s): To provide baseline data on mortality and morbidity and general health of the region; to involve the KRHB and the CHCB in a process which would raise their awareness of health issues; to point out areas where programs should be directed to modify health risks; to serve as a benchmark against which success of specific health programs can be measured; to serve as a model of community health needs and status assessment for other Native communities;
Project Description: Dr. Moffatt and his colleagues will assess the health status and health needs of the Keewatin Region. A five stage study will be undertaken and includes: Health Indicators Summary, Key Informant Interviews, Sociodemographic Household Survey, Review and Summary of existing sources of economic, social and educational data, and a Survey of a random sample of individuals.
