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Determinants of health

WebEnvironmental health refers to the physical, chemical, and biological factors, which affect the health and wellbeing of people within their surroundings, primarily within their homes …

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Primary Health Care

WebPrimary health care is the ‘frontline’ of the health care system in Australia. It is generally the first ‘layer’ of health care services that individuals, families and the community encounter …

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Determinants of health

WebThe health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is affected by a complex interaction of environmental factors, behaviours, biological factors and the social and …

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Cardiovascular Health

WebCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term used to describe all of the major diseases of the heart and circulatory system, including: rheumatic heart disease (RHD) [47204][47205]. …

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Summary of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

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 Strait …

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Map of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health/medical services

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 Strait …

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Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status

WebThe annual Overview is free to download and provides scholarly, up-to-date, detailed information about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It highlights …

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Closing the Gap targets

WebThe 17 socioeconomic Closing the Gap targets aim to improve the following outcome areas: health and wellbeing, education, employment, justice, safety, housing, land and waters, …

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concept of health

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 Strait …

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Social and Emotional Wellbeing

WebThe term social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) is used by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to describe the social, emotional, spiritual and cultural wellbeing of …

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Social and Cultural Determinants

WebWelcome to the Health InfoNet section about the social and cultural determinants of health, and how they impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Here you can find …

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Social and Emotional Wellbeing

WebHarmful alcohol and other drug (AOD) use can undermine the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and mental wellbeing of people [35968]. The use of alcohol and other drugs to …

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Gendered Indigenous Health and Wellbeing within the …

WebSystemic racism is embedded within systems and institutions in Australia. Racism and the combined effects of social, political and historical determinants, influence the health …

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Traditional healing and medicine

WebTraditional medicine practice (TMP) within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Australia encompasses a holistic world view. This reflects that of the World Health …

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