Through this process, we have gained a clearer picture of both the health beliefs of residents, how these beliefs affect health and which determinants of health are the most significant predictors of health outcomes in the region. [...] It is important to note, however, that while the relationship with Nunavut is an important focus for the ongoing operations of the Churchill RHA, the primary focus of this Community Health Assessment is on the health of Churchill residents only. [...] Although there also appears to be an increase in the numbers of people living with diabetes (currently almost 15 per cent of residents), this is also related to our work in screening people for diabetes, and we do not expect to see a continued increase in the numbers of new cases. [...] Assessment in this report refers to a process of examining the factors that affect our health (determinants of health), the health of the people who live and work in our region, and the use of the health care system delivered by Churchill RHA and the physicians in our region. [...] We strongly believe that this should not be a formal focus only every five years, but an ongoing process of assessing health and all of its determinants in order to steer programming and planning, and address the health needs of the population.
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