Diabetes and Other Adverse Health Outcomes in Indigenous Australians: Another View
2006-11-13 - English

After viewing this presentation the participant will be able to discuss: - Life expectancy of Aboriginal people compared to non Aboriginal people in Australia
- Epidemiologic transition theory: comparison of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations
- Indigenous epidemiologic transitions in the 21st century
- Conclusions

Preventing Diabetes in Pima and American Indians
2006-11-14 - English

After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to discuss:

- Where Pima Indians live
- Prevalence of T2DM in Arizona vs. Mexican Pima Indians
- Diabetes prevention in American Indians (Results from the DPP)
- The role of breastfeeding in prevention of T2DM
- Results of diabetes prevention interventions in the Gila River Community

Preventing Diabetes in NZ Maoris
2006-11-14 - English

After viewing this presentation the participant will be able to discuss: - The Ngati & Healthy Community Project: setting, research, interventions, collaboration and evaluation
- What needs to be done to prevent diabetes (public health stance)

Renal Complications in Australian Indigenous Communities
2006-11-14 - English

After viewing this presentation the participant will be able to discuss:
- The burden of end-stage kidney disease in indigenous Australians
- Indigenous kidney disease myths
- Challenges to health service delivery to indigenous Australians

Diabetes in Inuit Communities - Treatment & Prevention
2006-11-14 - English

The Eskimos are indigenous residents of northern circumpolar regions in multiple countries and territories, and are comprised of two groups. The Inuit are found along the north coast of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, while the Yupik reside mainly in Western Alaska and...(more)