36 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical benefit according to the text?
Traditional form of transportation
What is an example of a biological benefit mentioned in the text?
Traditional food species
Which one of the following is considered a psychosocial hazard?
Lifestyle disruption
What is an example of a chemical hazard as per the text?
Toxic metals
What is the leading cause of death for Native Americans aged 1-19?
Injury
Which measure includes the impact of fatal and non-fatal injuries?
Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY)
What is a significant source of Potential Years of Life Lost (PYLLs)?
Injuries
What does PYLL stand for?
Potential Years of Life Lost
Which group had nearly a 4fold greater risk of severe trauma than the non-Indigenous population?
'Status' First Nations
What accounted for the overwhelming majority of cases of severe injury or death among Indigenous Canadians?
Motor vehicle crashes
What are some possible explanations for the higher risk of severe trauma among Indigenous Canadians compared to the non-Indigenous population?
All of the above
What factors are associated with injury in First Nations according to AFN/FNIGC?
All of the above
What was the leading cause of death for those aged 1-44 in the NWT from 2000-2009?
Injury
Which group had varying injury rates based on Indigenous identity and geography?
All Indigenous groups mentioned
What are the four categories of health benefits mentioned in the text?
Physical, Social, Mental, Spiritual
What is the greatest cause of death for North Americans aged 1-44 in Canada?
Injury mortality
Which groups are mentioned as more susceptible to injury?
Elderly, Children, Disadvantaged groups, Indigenous populations
What can participation in Indigenous cultural and natural resource management lead to?
Healthy Country = Healthy People
What are the two categories of injury mentioned in the text?
Unintentional and Intentional
Which factors impact the relationship between Indigenous peoples and mechanical hazards/benefits?
Perception of risk/benefit, cultural attitudes/norms, socio-economic reality, risk tolerance/benefit need
What is under-reported especially in terms of injuries?
Non-fatal injuries
Which population is disproportionately affected by unintentional injuries?
Inuit
What can interactions with mechanical elements of the environment result in?
Improved physical health and well-being
What do vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children face more than others?
Susceptibility to injury
What is the Haddon Matrix used for?
Identifying factors contributing to injuries and suggesting preventive measures
Which of the following is a pre-injury strategy for preventing motor vehicle injuries?
Ensuring braking capacity and seat belt use
What are the strategies enacted in Navajo Territory to prevent motor vehicle injuries?
Education, car seat loan programs, and increased law enforcement presence
How can injuries from falling through ice during winter hunting in a northern Ontario First Nation be prevented?
Public education, carrying signaling devices, and having a well-trained volunteer search and rescue team
What is one of the post-injury strategies for preventing motor vehicle injuries?
Facilitating emergency medical response
What contributes to physical and mental well-being according to the text?
Physical activities and traditional mechanisms of work and livelihoods
What is recommended for further information on injury prevention and the application of the Haddon Matrix?
Various reports, articles, and literature reviews
Which of the following is NOT a pre-injury strategy for preventing motor vehicle injuries?
Maximizing energy reduction after an accident
What is a strategy enacted in Navajo Territory to prevent motor vehicle injuries?
Car seat loan programs
Which of the following is NOT recommended for further information on injury prevention according to the text?
Starting on science and studies assignments
What contributes to physical and mental well-being according to the text?
Physical activities and traditional mechanisms of work
What is NOT a strategy enacted in Navajo Territory to prevent motor vehicle injuries?
Starting on science and studies assignments
Study Notes
- The text discusses injury prevention and the application of the Haddon Matrix to motor vehicle related injuries and mechanical hazards.
- The Haddon Matrix is a tool used to identify factors that contribute to injuries and suggest preventive measures in the human, vehicle, and environment phases.
- Pre-injury strategies to prevent motor vehicle injuries include ensuring braking capacity, visibility of hazards, and seat belt use, as well as distracted driving prevention.
- Post-injury strategies include medical treatment to prevent hemorrhage and maximizing rapidity of energy reduction, as well as facilitating emergency medical response.
- The strategies enacted in Navajo Territory to prevent motor vehicle injuries include education, car seat loan programs, and increased law enforcement presence.
- Physical activities and traditional mechanisms of work and livelihoods can have health benefits and contribute to physical and mental well-being.
- Preventing injuries from falling through ice during winter hunting in a northern Ontario First Nation can be achieved through public education, carrying signaling devices, and having a well-trained volunteer search and rescue team.
- Recommended readings for further information on injury prevention and the application of the Haddon Matrix include various reports, articles, and literature reviews.
- Reminders about academic responsibilities, including completing an academic integrity module, submitting article critiques, and starting on science and studies assignments.
Test your knowledge on the leading causes of injury and mental health disparities among Indigenous populations. Explore key sources of injury and gain insights into the impact on life expectancy. This quiz will shed light on the unique challenges faced by Native American and Indigenous Australian communities.
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