indigenous and non indigenous

• biological factors

  BIRTH WEIGHT- mothers are twice as likely to give birth to a newborn with a LOW birth weight.

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  BLOOD PRESSURE-1.2 more likely to have a high blood pressure

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  BODY WEIGHT- 1.5 time more likely to be obese therefore higher rates of CVD cancers

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  impaired glucose regulation
• Sociocultural factors affecting Indigenous Australians' health:

  • Early life experiences: Indigenous mothers are more likely to smoke and drink alcohol during pregnancy
  • Food security: Indigenous Australians are more likely to suffer from food insecurity due to the expense and accessibility of nutritious food
  • Access to health care: less likely to access Western medicine for treatment, relying on their own remedies; geographical location and fear of judgement/racism can impact access to healthcare; some Western medicine may not be culturally appropriate
• These factors could increase the risk of diseases going undiagnosed and untreated, leading to higher morbidity and mortality rates, and decreased life expectancy
• environmental factors 


  ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE- more likely to live in rural and remote areas

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  HOUSING- does not meet acceptable standards and over crowding

  increase risk of injury due to hazards and mental illness from stress from over crowding

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  access to safe water- contribute to indigenous Australians having high rates of infection such as diarroeah and gastroenteritis.