The Health of the Off - reserve Aboriginal Population
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Analytical techniques Age-standardized cross-tabulations were used to compare health status, heath behaviours, and health care utilization between the off-reserve Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations. Multiple logistic regression was used to determine if, after adjustment for socio-demographic and health behaviour factors, the Aboriginal population had greater odds of reporting selected health outcomes.
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