Leisure as part of cultural retention of Finnish‐Canadian immigrants

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuula Heinonen ◽  
Carol D. H. Harvey ◽  
Karen M. Fox
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Retention ◽  
Canadian Immigrants

scholarly journals Hepatitis C virus infection characteristics and treatment outcomes in Canadian immigrants

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Curtis L. Cooper ◽  
◽  
Daniel Read ◽  
Marie-Louise Vachon ◽  
Brian Conway ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Infection ◽  
Canadian Immigrants

Human Capital Content of Canadian Immigrants: 1967-1987

1993 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 357 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. Coulson ◽  
D. J. Devoretz
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Canadian Immigrants

Toxic Effects of Skin-Lightening Products in Canadian Immigrants

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 254-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisha Mistry ◽  
Jonathan Shapero ◽  
Roopal V. Kundu ◽  
Harvey Shapero
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Practice ◽  
Toxic Effects ◽  
Health Food ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Canadian Woman ◽  
Skin Bleaching ◽  
Health Food Store ◽  
Canadian Immigrants ◽  
Skin Lightening ◽  
African Canadian

Background: The cultural practice of skin bleaching is highly prevalent in Africa. Most reported cases of toxic effects of skin-lightening products occur in this region. Objective: To describe cases of misuse of over-the-counter (OTC) cosmetic skin-lightening products occurring in Canadian immigrants. Methods: Two cases of Canadian immigrants with severe complications from OTC skin-bleaching agents were identified in a community-based dermatology practice in Toronto. The case histories were reviewed and analyzed. Results: A 28-year-old African-Canadian woman developed extensive striae from long-term use of a topical cream containing clobetasol that she had purchased in a Caribbean health food store. A 55-year-old African-Canadian woman developed exogenous ochronosis from the use of a topical bleaching agent she had purchased in Ghana. Conclusion: Cosmetic skin lightening with unregulated topical products occurs in Canada. Dermatologists working in Canada need to be aware of this practice to provide appropriate directive care.

Duration In Canada And Physical Activity Level Among Canadian Immigrants

2005 ◽  
Vol 37 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S328
Author(s):  
Claudio E. P??rez ◽  
Shirley Bryan ◽  
Chris I. Ardern ◽  
Peter T. Katzmarzyk ◽  
Mark S. Tremblay
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Canadian Immigrants

Activity and Obesity of Colombian Immigrants in Canada Who Use a Food Bank

2007 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 681-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Ng ◽  
Timothy J. Rush ◽  
Meizi He ◽  
Jennifer D. Irwin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
University Education ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Food Bank ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Received Social Support ◽  
Canadian Immigrants

The purpose of this study was to provide some preliminary description of the Latin-Canadian community by reporting the socioeconomic status, physical activity, and weight status (i.e., healthy weight, overweight, or obese status) of Colombians newly immigrated to London, Ontario Canada. Face-to-face interviews were conducted on a convenience sample of 77 adult Colombian immigrant food bank users (46.8% men; mean age 39.9 yr., SD = 11.8). Physical activity was gauged using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and self-report Body Mass Index, and sociodemographic data were collected. Of respondents, 47% had a university education, and 97% received social support. 61% met recommended levels of physical activity. Men were more active, being involved in about 130 min. more of exercise per week, and more men were overweight than women (63.9% versus 39.0%, respectively). Of respondents, 73% reported being less active than before coming to Canada. This pilot study indicates that Latin-Canadian immigrants are a vulnerable group in need of acculturational support. Further study is warranted.

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