Injuries to Aboriginal populations living on- and off-reserve in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in British Columbia Canada: Incidence and trends 1986-2010

摘要

BackgroundDisparities in injury rates between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations in British Columbia (BC) are well established. Information regarding the influence of residence on disparities is scarce. We sought to fill these gaps by examining hospitalization rates for all injuries, unintentional injuries and intentional injuries across 24 years among i) Aboriginal and total populations; ii) populations living in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas; and iii) Aboriginal populations living on- and off-reserve.