Stature and adiposity among children in contrasting neighborhoods in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to test the hypothesis that body size and shape vary by local area within the North American urban environment, by comparing stature and adiposity among children attending elementary schools in three neighborhoods. The results suggests that there are approximately twice as many children in the overweight category in the two low-socioeconomic status (SES) schools compared to the high-SES school.

Science & research, Research, Evaluation, Neighborhood, Neighborhoods, Social classes, Social class, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity, Neighbourhoods

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Modeling the influence of settlement structure on the spread of influenza among communities

Article Abstract:

Varied mobility patterns in Canada significantly influence epidemic peaks of influenza among communities but have little impact on the cases within communities. The central location in a region's political and social hierarchy may be more important in epidemic spread than a central location for travel patterns.

Influenza

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Prevalence and determinants of diabetes mellitus among the Metis of western Canada

Article Abstract:

The rate of diabetes among the indigenous Metis of western Canada is slightly less than among North American Indians and twice the general rate for Canada. Diabetes is also associated with education level, obesity, age and sex for this population.

Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Canadian native peoples

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