News tagged with aboriginal community

Understanding causes of obesity in Aboriginal children

To fully understand the causes of the obesity epidemic in Aboriginal children requires an understanding of the unique social and historical factors that shape the Aboriginal community. A review article published in Applied Ph ...

Health Jan 24, 2012 | 2 / 5 (1) | 0

Plight worsens for Australian Aborigines: study

The plight of Australia's Aborigines has worsened in the key areas of child abuse, imprisonment and health, a government report found Thursday, warning of "considerable" gaps in their quality of life.

Health Aug 25, 2011 | 3.7 / 5 (3) | 1