Article
Hospital admission for community-acquired pneumonia in a First Nations population
Admission à l'hôpital pour pneumonie acquise dans la communauté dans une population des Premières Nations
Fall 2014
Volume 19 - Issue 4
Justin Poling, Len Kelly, Christina Chan, David Fisman, Marina Ulanova
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 17–23
Content Summary
This article examines the incidence and characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia in a First Nations population in northwestern Ontario. The study identifies high rates of pneumonia-related hospital admissions and highlights the need for improved healthcare access and preventive measures in these communities.
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Infectious diseaseIndigenous healthPublic healthNorthern medicineRural medicine