HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 010

Outline three major health issues that disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia. (3 marks)

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Higher rates of chronic diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Mental health challenges and psychological distress, often stemming from intergenerational trauma, disruption to culture and discrimination.
Lower life expectancy compared to non-Indigenous people, with a gap of approximately 8-10 years, reflecting cumulative health disadvantages and barriers to healthcare access.

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Higher rates of chronic diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Mental health challenges and psychological distress, often stemming from intergenerational trauma, disruption to culture and discrimination.
Lower life expectancy compared to non-Indigenous people, with a gap of approximately 8-10 years, reflecting cumulative health disadvantages and barriers to healthcare access.