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September 5, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Health of black children and youth in canada: a scoping review

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CAChiedozie James AlumonaUniversity of LethbridgeAMAloysius Nwabugo MaduforoUniversity of NigeriaOAOlu AwosogaUniversity of Lethbridge

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Implication

Scoping review identifies health inequities for black children and youth in Canada, suggesting systemic racism and cultural factors play key roles.

Key Points

  • Black children and youth in Canada face significant health inequity due to systemic racism and inadequate healthcare access.
  • The review identified 56 studies from various provinces, with many focusing on conditions like sickle cell disease and mental health disorders.
  • Cultural practices and religiosity can protect black youth from risky lifestyles but also contribute to misunderstandings about certain illnesses.
  • Community-led health education and equitable access to services are essential for improving health outcomes for black children and youth.

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Alumona et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb5f266d6d5674bcd030a6https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24474-6
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