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A study of resiliency in communities  Applies earlier research on resiliency to the community level in three small coastal communities (Isle Madame and Cheticamp, Nova Scotia and Dildo, Newfoundland). Explores the element of risk and protective factors within these communities, hard hit by the collapse of the groundfish industry. Source: Health Canada Adult obesity in Canada: measured height and weight   Presents the rates of obesity and overweight in the Canadian population. Discusses the association between obesity and diet, exercise, socio-economic status, and chronic disease. Source: Statistics Canada Best practices for care of children orphaned by AIDS  Describes the psychosocial and economic impact of HIV/AIDS on orphaned children. Includes the United Nations' definition of an orphan as well as guiding principles for programs supporting HIV/AIDS orphans and their families. Discusses ethical issues and the rights of children within the context of HIV/AIDS programming. Source: Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD) From: Fact sheets Bibliographies  Provides annotated lists of resource materials exploring various areas of research in regards to HIV/AIDS and youth (ages 12-25) in developing countries, as well as the social, psychological and economic impact of HIV/AIDS on children and families around the world. Source: Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD) Breaking the links between poverty and violence against women: a resource guide  Addresses the issue of women living with poverty and violence. Gives examples of outreach efforts, programs for low-income women, and direct services and mutual support activities. Provides lists of resources and contact agencies across Canada. Source: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV) From: Intimate partner abuse against women Canadian International Development Agency  Supports sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world. Web site offers information about programs worldwide, including those that deal with HIV/AIDS. Source: Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Canadian social trends  Describes a quarterly publication on social trends in subjects such as family, housing, employment, income, health, education, culture, and lifestyle. Includes a cumulative index by subject, abstracts of future articles, links to selected articles, and ordering information. Source: Statistics Canada Disentangling the web of women's poverty and exclusion  Presents women's perspectives, struggles and actions towards overcoming poverty and exclusion. Demonstrates how issues affecting women's poverty and exclusion are linked to a web of economic insecurity and marginalization. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW) Economic costs of mental disorders and addictions  Discusses the costs of mental health and addictions to multiple areas of the economy. Areas addressed include hospital costs, workplace absenteeism, and work time lost by caregivers. Source: BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information From: Fact sheets Fact sheets  Provides access to information about HIV/AIDS and development programming issues, including education, gender, children, injection drug use, mother-to-child transmission, access to treatment in developing countries, human rights, and profiles of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in different regions around the world. Source: Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD)
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