Last week was a landmark event for the health of 370 million Indigenous people spread across 70 countries. At the fi fth session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), a programme of action for a second decade dedicated to the world’s Indigenous peoples was launched. The overarching theme of the decade is to link specifi c objectives for Indigenous peoples with a broader globa...

OBJECTIVE Stomach cancer is a leading cause of cancer death, especially in developing countries. Incidence has been associated with poverty and is also reported to disproportionately affect indigenous peoples, many of whom live in poor socioeconomic circumstances and experience lower standards of health. In this comprehensive assessment, we explore the burden of stomach cancer among indigenous ...

There is increasing concern about the inequalities, overall health outcomes, and mental health of Pacific peoples residing in New Zealand. The New Zealand Mental Health Survey (Te Rau Hinengaro), conducted in 2003/2004, identfied Pacific peoples as having a higher 12-month prevalence of mental disorders than the general population. The burden of mental health amongst Paqfic peoples was identifi...

It is a sad fact that Canada’s Aboriginal people, whether living in rural communities or in urban centers, have a significantly lower life expectancy than non-Aboriginal Canadians.1 The gap in health status of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples is a matter of ongoing concern;2 recognizing and understanding the social determinants of health is key to understanding the difference in health status and, i...

INTRODUCTION Telehealth may be a cost effective modality in healthcare delivery, but how well used or how appropriate it is for the care of Indigenous peoples is unclear. This review examines the evidence for telehealth in facilitating chronic conditions management with Indigenous peoples. METHODS Databases were systematically searched for qualitative or quantitative primary research studies ...

Throughout the world, indigenous peoples have advocated for the right to retain their cultural beliefs and traditional medicine practices. In 2007, the more than 370 million people representing 5000 distinct groups throughout the world received global recognition with the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). UNDRIP Article 24 affirms the right...