| Description |
viii, 51 pages ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Concepts of youth and adolescence -- The health of young aboriginal people: an overview -- Social factors related to youth health -- Psychosocial health issues among young Aborigines -- Social factors in overall health -- Issues related to urban or remote residence -- Appendix 1 Hospital morbidity data (Northern Territory 1986-1988; youths aged 10-24 -- Appendix 2 Births by maternal race and age (Western Australia) 1983 |
| Summary |
The paper is intended to provide background research and other information as a basis for discussion. The study was commissioned by the National Youth Affairs Research Scheme. The main aim was to focus on health issues affecting Aborigines aged 12 to 25 years. Attention was paid to differences between groups living in rural, remote and metropolitan areas. There is an emphasis on the social issues connected with ill-health. The draft report was circulated to key individual health professionals, Aboriginal medical services and representatives of the National Youth Affairs Scheme in each state. The objectives of the study were " to identify and document major health issues affecting young Aboriginal people across various groups; to analyse current strategies addressing these issues; and to recommend strategies to improve the health of young Aboriginal people." (NYARS) |
| Analysis |
Aboriginal Australians - Health and hygiene |
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Aboriginal Australians - Youth |
| Notes |
At foot of title; Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Canberra, 1991; Bibliography; p. 47-51; Includes tables; See also - The health of young Aborigines aged 12 to 25; a short report for Aboriginal communities / Pamela Lyon at p LYO , p15882 |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 47-51 |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web |
| Subject |
Aboriginal Australians -- Childhood and youth -- Health and hygiene.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Health and hygiene.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Youth -- Health and hygiene.
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Child welfare -- Australia.
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Youth -- Health and hygiene -- Australia.
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Youth -- Health and hygiene.
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Youth, Aboriginal Australian -- Health and hygiene.
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| Author |
National Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (Australia)
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National Youth Affairs Research Scheme (Australia)
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| ISBN |
1875236120 |
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9781875236121 |
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