Health Challenges Facing Indigenous Australians

A new post by Adrian Chernyk. In the wake of Australia’s colonization by the British in the 18th century, indigenous Australians have faced social marginalization, land dispossession, political oppression, and population decline, among many other challenges. The after-effects of this period are still evident today, as indigenous Australians continue to suffer poorer health and reduced well-being compared to the general Australian population.

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Published by adrianchernykpublichealthresources

Adrian Chernyk is currently pursuing his M.D. at The University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School.

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