Australia: Indigenous Life Expectancy Gap Largely Attributable To Chronic Diseases

Australia: Indigenous Life Expectancy Gap Largely Attributable To Chronic Diseases   While some inroads have been made in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, there are still many areas where large disparities exist, according to the latest statistical report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.   The report, The health and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: an overview 2011, will be launched today by the...

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