Problem

Denial of the right to health for indigenous populations

Other Names:
Inadequate health services for native peoples
Extreme ill health of aboriginals
Incidence:

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has reported that the life expectancy among Australian aboriginals is 15 to 20 years lower than for the white Australian population, infectious diseases are 15 to 18 time more likely to kill, and babies are 4 times more likely to die at birth.
Broader Problems:
Denial of the right of health
Discrimination against indigenous populations
Aggravates:
Vulnerability of indigenous populations to introduction of diseases
Subject(s):
Health Care → Health
Medicine → Pathology
Social Activity → Services
Societal Problems → Deprivation
Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Society → Minority, indigenous groups
Society → Peoples
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST