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Indigenous health and wellbeing - Australian Institute of Health …

(6 days ago) People also askDo Aboriginal peoples have a positive impact on health and wellbeing?Family/community, Country and place, cultural identity and self-determination were strongly identified across reviews as having a positive impact on the health and wellbeing outcomes of Aboriginal peoples. Family/community and Country and place were found to be components of ‘culture’ that shaped cultural identity.Cultural determinants of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait equityhealthj.biomedcentral.comHow does Gonorrhoea affect quality of life?Dr. Mohan P. Abraham

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health

(9 days ago) WebColonisation has led to negative outcomes on the physical and mental health of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Before …

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Physical health - AIHW Indigenous MHSPC

(7 days ago) WebAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) people consider the body, mind and spirit to be interconnected (Dudgeon et al. 2017; Gee et al. 2014). This means that physical health, including …

https://www.indigenousmhspc.gov.au/topics/physical-health

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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 occurred among younger Indigenous Australians. In 2018–19, 85% of Indigenous Australians aged 15–17 reported that they had never smoked, compared with 72% in 2008.

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

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Impact of racism and discrimination on physical and mental health …

(7 days ago) WebRacism is increasingly recognised as a significant health determinant that contributes to health inequalities. In Australia efforts have been made to bridge the recognised health gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. This systematic scoping review aimed to assess, synthesise, and analyse …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-11363-x

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Status and determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

(1 days ago) WebHolistic health and wellbeing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is viewed in a holistic way. It is not just about physical health and wellbeing, but also includes the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. This means that programs, policies and services need to move beyond physical and

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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 contributors to the burden of disease and health inequity in Australia. First Nations Peoples have the right to be involved in all policy decisions affecting them. This review aimed to …

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) WebThe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey collected data on a broad range of health-related topics, language, cultural identification, education, labour force status, income and discrimination — for full details see Appendix - …

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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6.2 Indigenous health and wellbeing, Chapter 6 Indigenous …

(3 days ago) WebThe long-term health conditions with the highest self-reported prevalence among Indigenous Australians in 2014–15 were eye diseases and vision problems (29%), respiratory diseases (24%), musculoskeletal diseases (22%) and cardiovascular disease (16%) (ABS 2016). Two related indicators of social and emotional wellbeing are the …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/110ef308-c848-4537-b0e7-6d8c53589194/aihw-aus-221-chapter-6-2.pdf.aspx

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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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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health …

(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, and health services being unavailable, …

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

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The new National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan …

(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 partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it reflects their priorities and embeds a holistic perspective of Aboriginal and …

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

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Impact of racism and discrimination on physical and mental health …

(3 days ago) WebImpact of racism and discrimination on physical and mental health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples living in Australia: a systematic scoping review behaviour problems in children and sleeping difficulties were also consistently reported although only three articles included in this review studied those outcomes …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8254223/

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Cultural determinants of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

(5 days ago) WebThe cultural determinants of health centre an Indigenous definition of health, and have been linked to positive health and wellbeing outcomes. There is growing evidence for the importance of the cultural determinants of health; however, to date, no high-level overview of the evidence-base has been provided. Synthesising existing …

https://equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12939-021-01514-2

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Impact of racism and discrimination on the physical and mental …

(3 days ago) WebThe National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation adopted in 1979 the following definition of healt h: Aboriginal health does not mean the physical wellbeing of an individual, but refers to the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole community. For Aboriginal people, this is seen in terms of the whole life view.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7523079/

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Health of Indigenous Peoples in Canada The Canadian …

(4 days ago) WebThe health status of Indigenous people is further affected by poor housing. On-reserve homes are three times more likely to be in need of major repair than Indigenous homes off-reserve, and six times more likely that non-Indigenous homes. Additionally, 37 per cent of First Nations on reserve and 40 per cent of the Inuit population in the north

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/aboriginal-people-health

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Factors Influencing the Health Behaviour of Indigenous Australians

(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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2.18 Physical activity - AIHW Indigenous HPF

(4 days ago) WebThompson S 2009. Aboriginal perspectives on physical activity in remote communities: Meanings and ways forward. draft, Menzies School of Health Research. Thompson S, Gifford S & Thorpe L 2000. The social and cultural context of risk and prevention: food and physical activity in an urban Aboriginal community. Health Education & Behavior …

https://www.indigenoushpf.gov.au/measures/2-18-physical-activity

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social

(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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About Adverse Childhood Experiences Adverse Childhood …

(1 days ago) WebToxic stress, or extended or prolonged stress, from ACEs can negatively affect children’s brain development, immune systems, and stress-response systems. These changes can affect children’s attention, decision-making, and learning. 18. Children growing up with toxic stress may have difficulty forming healthy and stable relationships.

https://www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.html

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Pelvic therapy treats many symptoms caused by various factors

(9 days ago) WebPelvic health rehabilitation is a specialized form of physical therapy aimed at treating pelvic conditions such as pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pain

https://www.thestarpress.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/05/23/pelvic-therapy-treats-many-symptoms-caused-by-various-factors/73788082007/

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Position Statement: Impacts of racism on the health and …

(Just Now) WebNational Safety and Quality Health Service Standards user guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Sydney: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care . 8. Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (2020) AH&MRC Ethical Guidelines: Key Principles (2020) V2.0 [accessed November 2021]

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022/03/position-statement-impacts-of-racism-on-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-indigenous-australians-impacts-of-racism-on-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-indigenous-australians.pdf

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Consultation begins to designate psychotherapy as regulated …

(1 days ago) WebHistoric Haida Aboriginal title legislation receives royal assent. May 16, 2024 5:40 PM. disorders and psychological problems, which can involve directly treating a patient’s psyche. “Taking care of our mental health is as important as caring for our physical health,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “By moving ahead on this

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024HLTH0070-000812

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Cannabis Health Effects Cannabis and Public Health CDC

(4 days ago) WebYou can choose not to drive—and remind your friends and family to do the same—after using cannabis. It can slow reaction time and ability to make decisions. 7 16. Cannabis can impair coordination and distort perception. 7 16. The use of multiple substances (such as cannabis and alcohol) at the same time can increase impairment. 17.

https://www.cdc.gov/cannabis/health-effects/index.html

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent and youth health …

(5 days ago) WebThe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent and youth health and wellbeing 2018 report provides comprehensive data on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people aged 10–24. Information on health and wellbeing outcomes, health determinants, risk factors, and health and welfare service use for Indigenous youth are …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/indigenous-australians/atsi-adolescent-youth-health-wellbeing-2018/contents/summary

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Health Effects of Vaping Smoking and Tobacco Use CDC

(Just Now) WebNicotine. Most e-cigarettes, or vapes, contain nicotine, which has known adverse health effects. 1. Nicotine is highly addictive. 1. Nicotine is toxic to developing fetuses and is a health danger for pregnant people. 1. Acute nicotine exposure can be toxic. Children and adults have been poisoned by swallowing, breathing, or absorbing vaping

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/health-effects.html

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Older Aboriginal Australians’ Health Concerns and Preferences for

(3 days ago) WebThis study found that older Aboriginal Australians are concerned about chronic health conditions, social and emotional well-being, and difficulties accessing health services. A range of barriers and enablers to participation in current health programs were identified. From the perspective of older Aboriginal people, a successful healthy ageing

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7600369/

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Damaging hacks expose the weak underbelly of America’s health …

(9 days ago) WebA pair of recent ransomware attacks crippled computer systems at two major American health care firms, disrupting patient care and exposing fundamental weaknesses in the US health care system’s

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/16/tech/damaging-hacks-expose-the-weak-underbelly-of-americas-health-care-system/index.html

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Increasing rates of teen sexual assault could be contributing to …

(1 days ago) WebIt is backed up by data from the Australian Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health which shows that between 2002 and 2021, the percentage of Year 10 and 12 sexually active students who had

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-23/teen-sexual-assault-mental-health-problems/103873228

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Online bullying and playground taunts can lead to teen mental …

(4 days ago) WebThe physical assaults stopped, but the school bus taunts continued. "What bullying does, it dehumanises you," Mr Purcell said. "Being bullied at the age of six right through to high school made me

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-26/teenage-cyber-bullying-mental-health-concerns/103803092

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About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)

(1 days ago) WebWhat it is. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person exposed to alcohol before birth. These conditions can affect each person in different ways and can range from mild to severe. People with FASDs can have lifelong effects, including problems with behavior and learning as well as …

https://www.cdc.gov/fasd/about/index.html

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The impact of sport and physical activity programs on the mental …

(3 days ago) Web1. Background. In Australia, sport and physical activity (PA) has been promoted as a panacea to address health and social disparities in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities who have been adversely affected by colonisation (Evans et al., 2015, Menzies, 2019).Sport and PA hold particular significance to Aboriginal and Torres …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8800038/

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Why tech professionals are so susceptible to health problems

(1 days ago) WebA recent study, ‘Burying the burnout: Decoding the health challenges of India’s tech geniuses’, highlights just how bad things really are. Of the 300 professionals in various tech roles surveyed, 55 per cent reported that working late hours significantly impacts their health, leading to concerns such as acidity, gut problems, back and

https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/why-tech-professionals-are-so-susceptible-to-health-problems-2543449-2024-05-24

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Celine Dion Health Timeline: Stiff Person Syndrome Diagnosis, …

(5 days ago) WebFans started worrying about Dion's health after the singer began postponing concerts. In October 2021, Dion said she would delay her Las Vegas residency show at the new Resorts World Theatre.

https://www.businessinsider.com/celine-dion-stiff-person-syndrome-health-update-timeline-2024-2

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