Abstract
The health disadvantages of Indigenous peoples around the world have their roots in colonisation and discrimination and are related to a loss of autonomy over lands and culture. This history has profoundly affected social determinants of health, such as poverty and marginalisation, and contributed to higher rates of communicable and non-communicable diseases in Indigenous people, and life expectancies that are typically 5 years or more lower than in non-Indigenous populations. Despite persistent health inequities, Indigenous peoples are determining the path to healing their communities.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2022-2023 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Lancet |
Volume | 390 |
Issue number | 10107 |
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Publication status | Published - 4 Nov 2017 |