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. 2013 Apr;72(4):143–145.

Table 1.

Indigenous Public Health Competencies

1. Describe Indigenous People's health in a historical context and analyze the impact of colonial processes on health outcomes.
2. Analyze key comparative health indicators and social determinants of health for Indigenous Peoples.
3. Critically evaluate Indigenous public health policy and programs.
4. Apply the principles of economic evaluation to Indigenous programs with a particular focus on the allocation of resources relative to need.
5. Demonstrate a reflexive public health practice for Indigenous Peoples' health contexts.
6. Demonstrate a disease prevention strategy which values and incorporates Indigenous Peoples' traditional knowledge.