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Aronica, K. C. (n.d.). Core Principles of the Ecological Model. In Models and Mechanisms of Public Health.Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-buffalo-environmentalhealth/chapter/core-principles-of-the-ecological-model/

This chapter addresses the Ecological Model as it applies to STD's and its general application to a health care problem.

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Bornstein, Daniel & Davis, William. (2014). e Social-Ecological Model Adapted for Physical 

Activity 24. [Photograph]. Institute of Transportation Engineers Journal. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264347123_The_Transportation_Profession's_Role_in_Improving_Public_Health

This source provided a colourful image to which the reader could visualize the multiple layers to the socio-economic model. 

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Brem, H. Kirsner, R. S., & Falanga, V. (2004). Protocol for the successful treatment of venous 

ulcers. American Journal of Surgery, pp 1-8. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002961003002848 

The authors describe the most commonly used methods to treat venous ulcers.

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Galea, S. (2015, May 31). The Determination of Health Across the Life Course and Across Levels of Influence.

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Health Canada. (2018). Sodium Intake of Canadians in 2017. Retrieved from 

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/food-nutrition/sodium-intake-canadians-2017.html

This publication presents the statistical evidence involving past reports of sodium intake and current levels of sodium intake by Canadians. It also outlines initiatives to which have been successful in reducing the average daily sodium intake.

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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. (2018). Get Healthy: Healthy Eating. Retrieved from

https://www.heartandstroke.ca/get-healthy/healthy-eating

Health promotion website, encouraging proper diet, exercise and health behaviours in order to reduce the likelihood of heart diease and stroke.

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Mahapatra, S., Ramakrishna, P., Gupta, B., Arumalla, A., & Para, M. A. (2018). Correlation of

obesity & comorbid conditions with chronic venous insufficiency: Results of a single-centre study. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 147(5), 471–476. https://0-doi-org.aupac.lib.athabascau.ca/10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_1844_16

This study discusses the relationship between age, gender and BMI with the incidence of chronic venous insufficiency. 

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Precision Vascular and Interventional. (2019). Chronic Venous Insufficiency.[Photograph].           Retrieved from https://www.precisionvir.com/about/practice/  

This source provided a very detailed image of lower leg concerns and common presentations of chronic venous insufficiency.

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Stamler, L. L., & Yiu, L. (2008). Population Health Promotion Models and Strategies. Community 

Health Nursing: A Canadian Perspective. (pp.101-104). Toronto: Pearson Prentice Hall.

This is a chapter in a Community Health text book that helps the learner to understand the different health models available to apply to nursing practice. This particular section discusses the socio-economic model.

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Statistics Canada. (2016). Census Profile, 2016 Census: Drumheller, Town. Retrieved from           

https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-         pd/prof/details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4805026&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&

Data=Count&SearchText=Midland&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All

Statistical information on the population of Drumheller Alberta.

Statutes of Alberta. (2005). Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act.Retrieved from http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/T03P8.pdf

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Tait, Amelia. (2016). A list of ways our society is already like Pixar's dystopia in WALL-E.

Retrieved from https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/film/2016/09/list-ways-our-society-already-pixar-s-dystopia-wall-e

An entertaining comparison to the dystopian society depicted in the Pixar movie Wall-E and current trends.