Indigenous health

Our work in Indigenous health 3 November 2008 Indigenous Australian patients confused and frustrated by kidney disease 24 September 2008 Communications, partnerships critical in improving Indigenous health 27 September 2007 Kanyini Vascular Collaboration
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Chronic kidney disease is up to 30 times more common among Indigenous Australians than the Australian average.	Compared to non-Indigenous Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have: 14 times higher mortality due to diabetes 8 times higher mortality due to kidney disease 5 times higher mortality due to heart disease
Our experts
"When healthcare for Indigenous patients is built around trust, reciprocity and shared decision making, health programs and interventions are more effective." - Professor Alan Cass

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Emma Orpilla - Public Relations Manager
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