ATSI
Groups experiencing health inequities
Nature and extent of health inequities
- Decreased life expectancy (gap reducing)
- Higher infant mortality (gap reducing)
- Higher fertility rate
- Self assess health as lower
- Death rates are almost twice that of non-indigenous (gap reducing)
- Circulatory conditions, cancer and suicide, falls, transport and assaults are the most common cause of mortality
- Vision problems, respiratory disease (incl. asthma), hearing problems, circulatory disease and diabetes common cause of morbidity
- More likely to smoke, require assistance, drink, not eat fruit or vegetables and not exercise
- Less likely to use health care services
Health determinants
Role of Individuals, Communities and Governments
An intersectoral approach engages community groups and individuals through developing partnerships with Government strategies. Engaging with the indigenous community and indigenous health organisations helps provide culturally accepted health promotion.