First of its kind study identifies risk factors for LRTIs in Inuit children
Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 09:35
in Health & Medicine
TORONTO, Ont. ? May 21, 2009 ? Inuit children have the highest rate of hospital admission for Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) globally, but new research shows that lowering risk factors though public health interventions and an enhanced immunization program could improve health for Inuit children and lower health care costs significantly.