Morbidity, mortality and medical care in the Keewatin area of the Central Arctic--1967.

The available medical facilities in the Keewatin area of Canada's Central Arctic have been described, along with the problems relating to provision of medical care. Causes of death and population statistics for 1967 have been detailed. The more frequent disease conditions have been discussed.Recommendations for improvements in medical care have been made; these include research into various conditions, an increased number of specialist visits and the inclusion of Churchill Hospital in a residency training program. Other recommendations relate to community planning, community sanitation and employment opportunities.