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Canada’s Indigenous communities at greater risk post-surgery, study shows

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Indigenous communities are at a greater risk of death and health complications after undergoing surgery compared to other populations, according to a new study highlighting disparities in the country’s healthcare system.Research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on Monday showed that Indigenous peoples had a 30 per cent increased risk of death after surgery and higher rates of complications, including post-operative infection, pneumonia and hospital readmission.

Indigenous communities grapple with PPE shortages They were also less likely to undergo life-saving procedures, including cardiac surgery, transplant and cesarean delivery, the review of 28 different studies showed.

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