OVERVIEW: Culturally competent healthcare systems—those that provide culturally and
linguistically appropriate services—have the potential to reduce racial and ethnic health …

OVERVIEW: Early childhood development is influenced by characteristics of the child, the
family, and the broader social environment. Physical health, cognition, language, and social …

… Dr Scrimshaw is Clinical Lecturer at the University of Calgary in Alberta. … Chow CK, Islam
S, Bautista L, Rumboldt Z, Yusufali A, Xie C, et al. Parental history and myocardial infarction risk …

OVERVIEW: The inadequate supply of affordable housing for low-income families and the
increasing spatial segregation of some households by income, race, ethnicity, or social class …

Examined the effects of prenatal social support on maternal and infant health and well-being
in a sample of 129 low-income pregnant women. Three aspects of support (amount …

Developed and tested a biopsychosocial model of birth weight and gestational age at delivery
using structural equation modeling procedures. The model tested the effects of medical …

As a nation, we lack a sustained commitment to disaster risk reduction in both our policies
and actions. 6 At present, the nation’s disaster policies are reactive and myopic, emphasizing …

'Designed for students and professionals in the social sciences and health fields, this
handbook is easy to use when searching for specific ideas, theorists and topics and contains …

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the association between acculturation of Mexican-origin
women and factors in low birthweight and preterm delivery. METHODS: Interviews were …

Objective To refine the process for endorsement of guidelines and establish the expectations
of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) regarding the quality and relevance …