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Marcotte-Chénard A, Maréchal R, Ghachem A, Cohen A, Riesco E. Achievement of the ABC goal among Canadians with type 2 diabetes and the influence of physical activity: data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2023; 48:657-667. [PMID: 37079927 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2022-0395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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Achieving the three therapeutics targets known as ABC (A1c ≤ 7.0%, LDL-C < 2.0 mmol/L, and resting BP < 130/80 mmHg), limiting sedentary behaviors as well as accumulating a total of 150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes (T2D) individuals. However, more recent data regarding the achievement of ABC over time in Canada is needed and it remains to be determined how sedentary behaviors and physical activity levels can influence its achievement. Analyses were performed using a total of 17 582 individuals (18-79 years) from the 2007-2017 Canadian Health Measures Survey. Sedentary behaviors and physical activity levels were estimated using an accelerometer for a total of 7 consecutive days and quartiles of physical activity were used to categorize individuals. The prevalence of T2D has increased from 2007 to 2017 in the Canadian population (from 4.80% to 8.38%) with a considerable number of undiagnosed patients. The achievement of ABC went from 11.53% [11.49%-11.57%] in 2007 to 14.84% [14.80%-14.89%] in 2017 in T2D individuals. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels were positively but weakly correlated to the achievement of the ABC (r = 0.044; p = 0.001), while sedentary time and light physical activity were not (r < -0.014; p = 0.266). Only 8.8% of individuals with the lowest level of MVPA (Q1) reached the ABC while 15.1% of the most active individuals (Q4) reached the triple target. In addition to physical activity, other important factors such as body mass index and medication use should also be considered as modifiable contributing factors.
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- Alexis Marcotte-Chénard
- Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada
- Research Centre on Aging, CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 4C4, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada
- Research Centre on Aging, CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 4C4, Canada
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- Institute for Excellence in Health and Social Services (INESS), Québec, QC, G1V 4M3, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 5N4, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada
- Research Centre on Aging, CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 4C4, Canada
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Blanchette V, Patry J, Brousseau-Foley M, Todkar S, Libier S, Leclerc AM, Armstrong DG, Tremblay MC. Diabetic foot complications among Indigenous peoples in Canada: a scoping review through the PROGRESS-PLUS equity lens. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1177020. [PMID: 37645408 PMCID: PMC10461566 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1177020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Introduction Indigenous peoples in Canada face a disproportionate burden of diabetes-related foot complications (DRFC), such as foot ulcers, lower extremity amputations (LEA), and peripheral arterial disease. This scoping review aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of DRFC among First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada, incorporating an equity lens. Methods A scoping review was conducted based on Arksey and O'Malley refined by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The PROGRESS-Plus framework was utilized to extract data and incorporate an equity lens. A critical appraisal was performed, and Indigenous stakeholders were consulted for feedback. We identified the incorporation of patient-oriented/centered research (POR). Results Of 5,323 records identified, 40 studies were included in the review. The majority of studies focused on First Nations (92%), while representation of the Inuit population was very limited populations (< 3% of studies). LEA was the most studied outcome (76%). Age, gender, ethnicity, and place of residence were the most commonly included variables. Patient-oriented/centered research was mainly included in recent studies (16%). The overall quality of the studies was average. Data synthesis showed a high burden of DRFC among Indigenous populations compared to non-Indigenous populations. Indigenous identity and rural/remote communities were associated with the worse outcomes, particularly major LEA. Discussion This study provides a comprehensive understanding of DRFC in Indigenous peoples in Canada of published studies in database. It not only incorporates an equity lens and patient-oriented/centered research but also demonstrates that we need to change our approach. More data is needed to fully understand the burden of DRFC among Indigenous peoples, particularly in the Northern region in Canada where no data are previously available. Western research methods are insufficient to understand the unique situation of Indigenous peoples and it is essential to promote culturally safe and quality healthcare. Conclusion Efforts have been made to manage DRFC, but continued attention and support are necessary to address this population's needs and ensure equitable prevention, access and care that embraces their ways of knowing, being and acting. Systematic review registration Open Science Framework https://osf.io/j9pu7, identifier j9pu7.
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- Virginie Blanchette
- Department of Human Kinetics and Podiatric Medicine, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
- VITAM-Centre de Recherche en Santé Durable, Québec, QC, Canada
- Centre de Recherche du Centre Intégré de Santé et Services Sociaux de Chaudière-Appalaches, Lévis, QC, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Intégré de Santé et Services Sociaux de Chaudière-Appalaches, Lévis, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Family and Emergency Medicine Department, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Human Kinetics and Podiatric Medicine, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Mauricie et du Centre-du-Québec Affiliated with Université de Montréal, Trois-Rivières Family Medicine University Clinic, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Nursing, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Human Kinetics and Podiatric Medicine, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Department of Nursing, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada
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- Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- VITAM-Centre de Recherche en Santé Durable, Québec, QC, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, Family and Emergency Medicine Department, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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McCallum RK, Kramer AI, Marchand M, Akioyamen LE, Genest J, Brunham LR. Estimating the Prevalence of Hypercholesterolemia in Indigenous Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JACC. ADVANCES 2023; 2:100315. [PMID: 38939583 PMCID: PMC11198456 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Background Hypercholesterolemia is a common condition characterized by elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Indigenous populations experience disproportionate rates of ASCVD, however, the extent to which hypercholesterolemia contributes to this burden is unknown. Objectives This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia, severe hypercholesterolemia, and familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in Indigenous populations in Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Native Health Database, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for peer-reviewed studies reporting on hypercholesterolemia and elevated LDL-C in Indigenous populations. All diagnostic criteria used to classify hypercholesterolemia were included. Pooled prevalence and 95% CIs were calculated using a random-effects model. Results There were no studies reporting the prevalence of FH and one study reporting the prevalence of severe hypercholesterolemia in Indigenous populations. The pooled prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was 28.9% or ∼1 in 3 to 1 in 4 individuals (95% CI: 22.4%-36.4%) and 12.6% (95% CI: 7.7%-19.9%) using an LDL-C cutoff of ≥3.5 mmol/L (135 mg/dL). The pooled prevalence in Indigenous populations in North America was 24.3% (95% CI: 17.1%-33.3%) compared with 40.0% (95% CI: 31.3%-49.3%) in Australia. Meta-regression showed diabetes had a significant effect on prevalence (P = 0.022). Conclusions Hypercholesterolemia is prevalent in Indigenous communities and may contribute to the high burden of ASCVD these populations face. There is insufficient research on FH and severe hypercholesterolemia in Indigenous populations worldwide.
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- Rylan K. McCallum
- Centre for Heart and Lung Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Manitoba Métis Federation, Manitoba, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Centre for Heart and Lung Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Syilx Okanagan First Nation, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre for Heart and Lung Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vervoort D, Kimmaliardjuk DM, Ross HJ, Fremes SE, Ouzounian M, Mashford-Pringle A. Access to Cardiovascular Care for Indigenous Peoples in Canada: A Rapid Review. CJC Open 2022; 4:782-791. [PMID: 36148252 PMCID: PMC9486860 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjco.2022.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Indigenous peoples in Canada are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared to non-Indigenous people. Contributing factors include historical oppression, racism, healthcare biases, and disparities in terms of the social determinants of health. Access to and inequity in cardiovascular care for Indigenous peoples in Canada remain poorly studied and understood. A rapid review of the literature was performed using the PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Indigenous Studies Portal (iPortal) databases to identify articles describing access to cardiovascular care for Indigenous peoples in Canada between 2002 and 2021. Included articles were presented narratively in the context of delays in seeking, reaching, or receiving care, or as disparities in cardiovascular outcomes, and were assessed for their successful engagement in indigenous health research using a preexisting framework. Current research suggests that gaps most prominently present as delays in receiving care and as poorer long-term outcomes. The literature is concentrated in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario, as well as among First Nations people, and is largely rooted in a biomedical worldview. Additional community-driven research is required to better elucidate the gaps in access to holistic cardiovascular care for Indigenous peoples in Canada. Healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers should reflect further upon their actions and privilege, educate themselves about historical facts and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, tackle prevailing disparities and systemic barriers in the healthcare systems, and develop culturally safe and ethically appropriate healthcare interventions to improve the health of all Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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- Dominique Vervoort
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Corresponding author: Dr Dominique Vervoort, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, 155 College St, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5T 3M6, Canada. Tel.: +1-416-989-7874.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Eastern Health, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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