What works? A review of actions addressing the social and economic determinants of Indigenous health

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Release Date: 18 Dec 2013
Author: Katy Osborne, Frances Baum, Lynsey Brown
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The purpose of this paper is to review evidence relating to 'what works' to influence the social and economic determinants of Indigenous health, in order to reduce health inequities, and ultimately contribute to closing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. It outlines a conceptual framework for understanding how social and economic determinants influence health and wellbeing, and identifies a number of key determinants of health.

ISSN: 2201-845X
ISBN: 978-1-74249-529-3
Cat. no: IHW 113
Pages: 81

Findings from this report:

Programs with skilled staff with diversity and cultural awareness training can improve Indigenous health outcomes
Current lack of evaluation data for programs and interventions limits the ability to identify success of such programs
Indigenous Australians experience substantial social and economic disadvantages which are linked with poorer health
Effective and sustainable programs include Indigenous communities being involved in design, delivery and evaluation

Summary
- What we know
- What we don’t know
- Summaries from key sections
Introduction
Background
A review of actions to address key determinants
- Educational attainment
- Connection to family, community, country and culture
- Employment and income
- Housing
- Racism
- Interaction with government systems
- Criminal justice system
- Health behaviours
Conclusion
References

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