<h3>Background:</h3> Metabolic syndrome refers to a constellation of conditions that increases person's risk diabetes and cardiovascular disease. We describe the prevalence metabolic its components in relation sociodemographic factors Canadian adult population. <h3>Methods:</h3> used data from cycle 1 Health Measures Survey, cross-sectional survey representative sample included for respondents aged 18 years older whom fasting blood samples were available; pregnant women excluded. calculated...

KEY POINTS Intake of sugar-sweetened beverages is consistently, positively associated with obesity.[1][1] A much-discussed policy lever to address obesity taxation such beverages. The Canadian Diabetes Association,[2][2] Heart and Stroke Foundation[3][3] World Health Organization (WHO)[4][

The aim of the present study was to: 1) describe patterns fruit and vegetable (f&v) intake in Canadian elderly 2) identify socio-demographic factors that were associated with low consumption.Data from Community Health Survey cycle 2.1 (2003), Public Use File, used. Statistical analysis conducted using SPSS 11.5 for Windows. Total f&v (65 years older) cross-tabulated between four age groups, by gender, level household education, total income, ethnicity, marital status, geographical...

<sec> <title>Introduction</title> Rates of obesity are higher among Canada's Aboriginal First Nations populations than non-First populations. We studied and obesity-related illness in a Manitoba Nation community. </sec> <title>Methods</title> conducted screening study diabetes complications 2003, from which we drew representative sample adults (N = 483). assessed chronic disease risk factors. <title>Results</title> Prevalence associated comorbidities was women men. By using multivariate...

Both diabetic and non-diabetic end stage renal disease (ESRD) are more common among Canadian First Nations people than the general population. The purpose of this research was to determine prevalence risk factors for albuminuria in a Nation population at high ESRD dialysis. Data from community-based screening study 483 residents Plains Ojibway Manitoba used. Participants provided random urine samples. Proteinuria defined as any dipstick positive protein (≥1 g/L) or those with ACR...

Self-rated health (SRH) is a commonly used survey measure as substitute for clinical of health, which has demonstrated validity and reliability in variety populations. The referents that individuals incorporate into their self-evaluations have been shown to include health-related behaviours, though these relationships are not static. Our purpose was describe test between behaviours SRH among Canadian adults.We pooled data from the Health Measures Surveys Cycles 3 (2012-13) 4 (2014-15). All...

Aboriginal populations in northern Canada are experiencing rapid changes their environments, which may negatively impact on health status. The purpose of our study was to compare chronic conditions and risk factors populations, including First Nations (FN), Inuit Métis non-Aboriginal populations.Data were from the Canadian Community Health Survey for period 2005 2008. Weighted multiple logistic regression models tested association between ethnic groups outcomes. Model covariates age, sex,...

Increasing concerns about the health impacts of sugar consumption has led to proposition a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in Canada. However, competing related stigma and equity remain have not been explored Canadian context. As part broader study examining perspectives various populations on SSB acceptability. We examined how residents an upper-middle class neighborhood conceptualize acceptability, we discourses that inform their discussion. conducted analyzed qualitative,...

Abstract Background Our objectives were to describe both the development, and content, of a charitable food dataset that includes geographic information for pantries in 12 American states. Methods Food identified from foodpantries.org website states, which linked state-, county-, census-level demographic information. The publicly available 2015 Access Research Atlas 2010 US Census Population Housing used obtain each study state. We conducted descriptive analysis chi-square tests test...

There are numerous “positivity” movements circulating such as sex positivity and body that affect how sexuality bodies discussed, including in educational contexts. These have provided alternative discourses challenge constructions of sexualities “dangerous”, aberrant, or “other”. is potential for “food positivity” to do the same given food frequently constructed “risky”, reflecting anxieties about industrial production impacts “bad” on human health, appearance, environment. Food practices,...

Abstract Background Health-related behaviours such as physical inactivity, low fruit and vegetable intake, smoking, alcohol use, inadequate sleep are significant predictors of adverse health outcomes. Health promotion strategies often focus on one behavior, though research suggests health-related tend to co-occur. The purpose this study is describe the relationships between in Canadian adult population. Methods Data from cycles 3 (2012–2013) 4 (2014–2015) Measures Survey were pooled (current...

The burden of diabetes and cardiovascular disease among the Canadian First Nation population is disproportionately high compared with general population. Continuous monitoring epidemic Nations necessary to inform public health practice. purpose study was compare prevalence cardiometabolic conditions in a Manitoba between 2 periods.Study data were from screening studies Sandy Bay Ojibway Manitoba, collected 2002-2003 2011-2012. All adults aged 18 years or older invited participate both...

Despite high diabetes rates among Canadian First Nations people, little is known about their cardiovascular disease risk. Our aim was to describe the apolipoprotein profile with respect risk in a Nation community.In 2003, representative sample of adult members Manitoba (N = 483) participated screening study for and complications. We assessed factors.Sixty percent women were at increased because low A1 (apoA1) levels, compared 35% men. The proportion apoA1 levels decreased age, but...

Purpose: The objectives of this study were (i) to describe ethnicity, tuition funding sources, and living arrangements during degree among Registered Dietitian (RD) non-RD alumni the University Manitoba’s undergraduate nutrition program (ii) barriers obtaining an internship those who did not become RD. Methods: A 31-item, self-administered, online questionnaire was distributed graduates. Binary logistic regression used test for predictors RD status (vs. non-RD). Results: Of 195 participants...

BackgroundDiabetes and diabetes complications are substantially higher among Canadian First Nations populations compared with the general population. However, incidence data using detailed individual assessments from a population-based cohort have not been undertaken.ObjectiveWe sought to describe incident diabetes, hypertension dyslipidemia in Manitoba Ojibway Nation community.DesignStudy were 2 screening studies Sandy Bay Manitoba, Canada, collected 2002/2003 2011/2012. The comprised of...

Background: Diabetes prevalence is substantially higher among Canadian First Nations populations than the non-First Nation population. Fasting serum triglycerides have been found to be an important predictor of incident diabetes non-indigenous populations. However, there a great need understand progression within specific ethnic groups, particularly populations.Objective: The purpose this study was test for association between fasting and diabetes, changes in insulin resistance β-cell...