Current Aboriginal Health Issues

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Status and determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

(1 days ago) We acknowledge the strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, who have prevailed despite facing a long history of colonisation, racism and discrimination, along with a loss of identity, language, culture and land. This history has had a big impact: 1. The burden of disease for Aboriginal and … See more

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health/status-and-determinants

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Indigenous health and wellbeing - Australian Institute …

(1 days ago) WebThis page highlights some of the key issues in Indigenous health and includes links to more detailed information. Life expectancy and deaths. Life expectancy and deaths are widely used as indicators of …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/indigenous-health-and-wellbeing

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health

(9 days ago) WebIn 2020, the median age of death was 61 years. This has increased from 57 years in 2010. The life expectancy for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait …

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/indigenous-health

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Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status …

(9 days ago) WebThe main purpose of the Overviewof Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status (Overview) is to provide a comprehensive summary of the most recent indicators of the …

https://apo.org.au/sites/default/files/resource-files/2024-02/apo-nid325892.pdf

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Concerns and priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

(5 days ago) WebAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians experience persistent health and social inequities. Chronic conditions, many of which are diet-related, are leading …

https://equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12939-021-01551-x

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey

(2 days ago) WebSelf-assessed health status is a useful measure of a person's current health status and also provides a broad picture of a population's overall health. The …

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples/national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-survey/latest-release

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The new National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

(1 days ago) WebThe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031 changes the way governments work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve better health outcomes. Developed in real …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health/how-we-support-health/health-plan

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health …

(9 days ago) WebThis plan will be the main policy document to guide all action to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In alignment with the new National Agreement on Closing the …

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-plan-2021-2031?language=en

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indigenous burden of disease - Australian Institute of Health and …

(3 days ago) WebThe gap in non-fatal burden increased slightly during this period, by 6.6%,’ Dr. Al-Yaman said. Detailed findings from the Australian Burden of Disease Study 2018, and …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/2021-1/october/indigenous-burden-of-disease

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Determinants of health for Indigenous Australians

(1 days ago) WebIn 2018–19, 37% of Indigenous Australians aged 15 and over (about 200,400) smoked every day, compared with 45% in 2008 (Figure 1). The largest falls in daily smoking rates have …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/social-determinants-and-indigenous-health

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Leading causes of disease burden and mortality

(9 days ago) WebSource: Measure 1.24, Table D1.24.2 and Table D1.24.6 – AIHW National Mortality Database. In 2015–2019, the leading 5 causes of potentially avoidable deaths among …

https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/report-overview/overview/summary-report/4-tier-1-–-health-status-and-outcomes/leading-causes-of-disease-burden-and-mortality

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance …

(3 days ago) WebIn 2018–19, 3 in 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who needed to go to a health provider did not go—the same proportion as in 2012–13. Barriers included cost, …

https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/

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Homepage - HealthBulletin

(Just Now) WebHomepage. The Health Bulletin is produced by the Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet and aims to keep users informed of current information of relevance to those working …

https://healthbulletin.org.au/

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Healing among Indigenous people is more crucial now than ever.

(5 days ago) WebDue to the higher prevalence of issues associated with social determinants of health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience significant ongoing health and mental health challenges.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/06/healing-among-indigenous-people-is-more-crucial-now-than-ever-heres-a-way-forward

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Summary of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

(1 days ago) WebThe Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters of Australia and the Torres Strait.. We respect all Aboriginal and Torres …

https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/learn/health-facts/summary-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-health/

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Aboriginal – Māori: how Indigenous health suffers on both sides of …

(7 days ago) WebGreater numbers of Indigenous babies are born weighing less than a healthy 2,500 grams in both countries. This speaks to the amplifying nature of intergenerational …

https://theconversation.com/aboriginal-maori-how-indigenous-health-suffers-on-both-sides-of-the-ditch-48238

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Working together in Aboriginal health: a framework to guide health …

(3 days ago) WebThe findings presented extend the current knowledge base by providing concrete examples of how these strategies can be implemented in practice. Brooks S, Furgal CM, Dobbins M. Knowledge transfer and exchange processes for environmental health issues in Canadian Aboriginal communities. Int J Environ Res Public Health. …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7329497/

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Improving Aboriginal health and well-being: a view from the north

(8 days ago) WebStigma in relation to mental health problems reduces “help seeking” by community members. Sensitive screening can identify needs and institute treatments …

https://theconversation.com/improving-aboriginal-health-and-well-being-a-view-from-the-north-18522

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Factors Influencing the Health Behaviour of Indigenous …

(3 days ago) WebIntroduction. The disparities between the health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations continue to be prevalent within Australia [1–3].Indigenous Australians have a shorter life expectancy (10.6 years less for males and 9.5 years less for females) and worse health outcomes than their non-Indigenous counterparts …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4658065/

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Achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality …

(9 days ago) WebImproving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is a longstanding challenge for governments in Australia. While there have been …

https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/publications/achieving-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-equality-within

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Fred Hollows …

(9 days ago) WebAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders experience a burden of disease that is 2.3 times the rate of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians (Australian Burden of …

https://www.hollows.org/au/what-we-do/indigenous-australia/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-today

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Refreshed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan charts …

(3 days ago) WebI applaud the Health Plan for its strong focus on suicide prevention and mental wellbeing. As with other health issues addressed in the plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

https://www.health.gov.au/news/refreshed-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health-plan-charts-new-way-forward

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The Australian public service is letting Indigenous people down.

(5 days ago) WebOrganisations in Aboriginal communities have long felt they’ve not been listened to. Richard Wainwright/AAP. But the status quo has limitations when it comes to …

https://theconversation.com/the-australian-public-service-is-letting-indigenous-people-down-how-do-we-fix-it-227662

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and …

(1 days ago) WebThe removal of children broke important cultural, spiritual and family ties. This has left a lasting impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd offered a formal apology to members of the Stolen Generations. This was on behalf of the Australian parliament.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples-mental-health

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How we support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

(9 days ago) WebNational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031. The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2023 is the main policy …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health/how-we-support-health

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