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Indigenous health and wellbeing - Australian Institute of Healt…

(6 days ago) People also askWhy do Aboriginal people suffer more chronic disease than non-Indigenous Australians?] with the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, hereafter referred to as Indigenous Australians, having significantly higher rates of chronic disease compared to non-Indigenous Australians, coupled with disproportionate levels of social isolation, poverty, unemployment, lack of education, and inadequate access to health care [Indigenous Australians have a greater prevalence of heart, stroke, and thelancet.comWhat factors affect health and wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders?For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, factors such as cultural identity, family and kinship, country and caring for country, knowledge and beliefs, language and participation in cultural activities and access to traditional lands are also key determinants of health and wellbeing (AIHW and NIAA 2020).Determinants of health for Indigenous Australiansaihw.gov.auWhat is the burden of disease in Indigenous Australia?In the year 2016, Indigenous Australians experienced a burden of disease that was 2.3 times the rate of non-Indigenous Australians [ ]. There were 284 years lost due to premature death per-1,000 Indigenous people in Australia, which was equivalent to 190,227 Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) [ ].Indigenous Australians have a greater prevalence of heart, stroke, and thelancet.comWhat does health mean for Indigenous Australians?For Indigenous Australians, health encompasses the social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing of the whole community—a cyclical and holistic view that incorporates broader issues of social justice and connection to land, culture, language, and ancestry.Indigenous Australians and the struggle for health equalitythelancet.comFeedbackAustralian Institute of Health and Welfarehttps://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/Indigenous health and wellbeing - Australian Institute of Health …Reducing deaths by suicide and suicidal behaviour among Indigenous Australians is an issue of major concern for many Indigenous communities and a public health priority for all Australian governments. Data from 2016–2020 show that the rate for suicide of Indigenous Australians is almost twice the rate of non … See more

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/indigenous-health-and-wellbeing#:~:text=The%20leading%205%20disease%20groups%20contributing%20to%20burden,%28such%20as%20back%20pain%20%26%20problems%20and%20osteoarthritis%29.

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Status and determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

(1 days ago) WebThe burden of disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is 2.3 times that of non-Indigenous Australians. Holistic health and wellbeing. Aboriginal and Torres …

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

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey

(2 days ago) WebThe use of substances for non-medical purposes can lead to health problems including heart disease, liver problems, blood-borne viruses (like hepatitis …

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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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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How we support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

(9 days ago) WebThe Australian Government will spend $4.1 billion on Indigenous-specific health initiatives to 2022–23, including the Indigenous Australians’ Health …

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

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The new National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

(1 days ago) WebAs with other health issues addressed in the plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led solutions, coupled with culturally safe and responsive support services, will be vital for progress. including the over $1 billion …

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

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Health and Wellbeing National Indigenous Australians …

(3 days ago) WebThe National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing (2017-2023) sets out a comprehensive and culturally appropriate stepped care model …

https://www.niaa.gov.au/indigenous-affairs/health-and-wellbeing

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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 …

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

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Indigenous health issues: causes and solutions - The …

(8 days ago) WebJune 2, 2022 · AP37. Download Publication. This paper outlines the base Indigenous health issues, the key causes, and how they can be rectified. 1. Indigenous health: Introduction. Since its first incarnation in 2008, …

https://www.cis.org.au/publication/decoding-the-gap-australias-ongoing-struggle-to-address-indigenous-health-outcomes/

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Leading causes of disease burden and mortality - AIHW …

(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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Reducing the health disparities of Indigenous Australians: time to

(6 days ago) WebBackground Indigenous peoples have worse health than non-Indigenous, are over-represented amongst the poor and disadvantaged, have lower life …

https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6963-12-151

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Indigenous Australians and the struggle for health equality

(3 days ago) WebFor Indigenous Australians, health encompasses the social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing of the whole community—a cyclical and holistic view that incorporates broader …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(15)00045-4/fulltext

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031

(9 days ago) WebThe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031 is the new national policy to improve health and wellbeing If you're having problems using a …

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

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Indigenous Australians and the health system

(5 days ago) WebThe Indigenous HPF monitors progress against 68 measures organised under 3 tiers: health status and outcomes; determinants of health; and health system performance. …

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/indigenous-australians-use-of-health-services

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Indigenous Australians have a greater prevalence of heart, stroke, …

(3 days ago) WebAll in-flight diagnoses were coded to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) [21. Gardiner F.W. de …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(21)00461-2/fulltext

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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 …

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

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Position Statement: Impacts of racism on the health and …

(Just Now) WebThe Wardliparingga Aboriginal Research Unit of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.(2017) National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards user …

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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Reducing the health disparities of Indigenous Australians: time to

(3 days ago) WebWhile some government policies have attempted to meet the issue by providing frameworks to improve performance and accountability in health services to …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3431273/

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent and youth health …

(5 days ago) WebIt shows that young Indigenous people are in good health and that their mortality rates have fallen. Yet, there are aspects of young Indigenous people’s health …

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

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The Australian public service is letting Indigenous people down.

(5 days ago) WebRewarding, or at least acknowledging, leaders who genuinely listen to Indigenous people in their approach is necessary. These people then lead by example, …

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

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DIVERSITY Australia Votes No: Where to Now for Indigenous …

(Just Now) WebAustralia voted “No” in a national referendum in October 2023 to have constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the creation of an …

https://auanews.net/issues/articles/2024/april-2024-extra/diversity-australia-votes-no-where-to-now-for-indigenous-health-outcomes

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