Aboriginal perspectives Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
connection to country
A
central to health and wellbeing because when harmony of this relationship with the land is disrupted ill health may occur in aboriginals and torres strait islander peoples
2
Q
importance of culture
A
aboriginals with a strong attachment to culture have a better self assessed health status
3
Q
can language and culture affect their health
A
yes aboriginals who speak indigenous languages and participate in cultural activtites have better physical and mental health
4
Q
what can culture decrease the risk of
A
obesity, diabetes, cardiovascuar disease because of traditional laguages and cultural practices
