Racism is a powerful social determinant of health. Aboriginal and…

Question Answered step-by-step Racism is a powerful social determinant of health. Aboriginal and… Racism is a powerful social determinant of health. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are offered fewer procedures for treating illness and promoting health than non-Indigenous Australians. Professor Yin Paradies provided evidence at Naomi’s inquest that ‘there is a correlation between less treatment and Aboriginality at an epidemiological level’ with evidence showing that ‘Aboriginal patients in hospitals across the country compared to non-Indigenous patients, received 30% fewer procedures’ (State Coroners Court of New South Wales, 2019, p. 46). Health Science Science Nursing HBM HNBM Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)