Contributing Factors To Indigenous Health

[seep]

what are 10 of the factors that contribute to indigenous ill health or to the common diseases experienced by indigenous people and how do these factors contribute?

1-Nutrition
The nutritional status of Indigenous people is influenced by socio-economic disadvantage, and geographical, environmental, and social factors [5]. Poor nutrition is a common risk factor for overweight and obesity, malnutrition, CVD, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, osteoporosis, and tooth decay
2-Physical activity
The National physical activity guidelines for Australians recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on at least five days of the week to reduce the risk of CVD and other chronic conditions
3-Bodyweight
The standard measure for classifying a person's weight for height is body mass index (BMI – weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared) [8]. Being overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9) or obese (BMI of 30.0 or more) increases a person's risk for CVD, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and some musculoskeletal conditions.
4-Immunisation
In response to the greater burden of communicable diseases among Indigenous people, the latest version of the Australian immunisation handbook, endorsed by the NHMRC, includes a special section devoted to vaccination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
5-Breastfeeding
Breast milk, which is the natural and optimum food for babies, contains proteins, fats and carbohydrates at levels that are appropriate for an infant’s metabolic capacities and growth requirements
6-Tobacco use
Tobacco use increases the risk of chronic disease, including CVD, certain cancers, and lung diseases, as well as a variety of other health conditions [28]. Tobacco use is also a risk factor for complications during pregnancy and is associated with preterm birth, LBW, and perinatal death
7-Alcohol use
Excessive alcohol use has been found to contribute to a wide range of diseases including stroke, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, some cancers, and pancreatic
8-Illicit drug use
Illicit drug use describes the use of those drugs which are illegal (e.g. cannabis, heroin, ecstasy and cocaine), the use of volatile substances (e.g. petrol, glue and solvents), and the non-medical use of prescribed drugs (e.g. analgesics) [6]. Illicit drug use is a risk factor for ill-health including conditions such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, chronic conditions (such as CVD and social and emotional well being), poisoning and self-inflicted injury, and can cause death.

(as these are only 8 what 2 others could be? plz also tell am I on the right track? thanks)

[Lorina]

Haven't seen you for awhile!

Yes, you're on the right track... I've also found:

Chronic Illness
High Blood Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure

Ref: Indigenous Health

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Lorina