Health Status of Indigenous Australians

Question 1

Mortality

Answer 1

rates are 2x higher than non indigenous australians
infant mortality 2.5x higher
injury death rate 3x higher

Question 2

Burden of Disease

Answer 2

2-3x higher than non indigenous population

Question 3

Conditions

Answer 3

Higher rates of cancer and lower survival rates five years after diagnosis
3x rate of psychological distress (stolen generation)
Type 2 diabetes
Higher rates of STI’s
Higher rates of dental decay and gum disease