The social determinants of health (SDH), such as access to income, education, housing and
healthcare, strongly shape the occurrence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic …

In Australia, Aboriginal children almost entirely bear the burden of acute rheumatic fever
(ARF) which often leads to rheumatic heart disease (RHD), a significant marker of inequity in …

The lack of literature on Indigenous conceptions of health and the social determinants of
health (SDH) for US Indigenous communities limits available information for Indigenous …

A growing interest among governments in policies to promote wellbeing has the potential to
revive a social view of health promotion. However, success may depend on the way …

Abstract Introduction First Nations Australians display remarkable strength and resilience
despite the intergenerational impacts of ongoing colonisation. The continuing disadvantage …

The international context of Indigenous mental health and wellbeing has been shaped by a
number of key works recognizing Indigenous rights. Despite international recognitions, the …

Background Recognition of the role of structural, cultural, political and social determinants of
health is increasing. A key principle of each of these is self-determination, and according to …

Background: In Australia, Aboriginal people are underserved by the transport system and
are less able to easily get to places they need to go than others. This is a part of a larger …

Two years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many nations and communities
continue to grapple with waves of infection and social fallout from pandemic fatigue and …

Abstract Background Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereafter referred to
as Aboriginal) women breastfeed at lower rates than non-Aboriginal women. Little is known …