A registered nurse in the Northwest Territory provides care at a clinic serving Aboriginal patients. Which of the following facts will help him plan his care for this population? The Aboriginal peoples have:
1) Higher rates of diabetes, TB, and smoking and a lower life expectancy than do non-Aboriginal peoples.
2) Lower rates of heart disease but higher rates of cancer than do non-Aboriginal peoples.
3) Higher than average educational levels but lower than average health outcomes.
4) Reduced healthcare needs in the Northwest Territory compared to those in other parts of Canada.
ANS: 1
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