Poor health among indigenous peoples a question of cultural loss as well as poverty
Thursday, July 2, 2009 - 21:49
in Psychology & Sociology
The health problems of Indigenous peoples around the world are intimately tied to a number of unique factors, such as colonisation, globalisation, migration, and loss of land, language and culture. These factors remain even after the 'typical' social problems facing the poor, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, and low education levels are addressed, according to Dr Malcolm King, lead author of a paper to be published in the Lancet, a prestigious UK medical journal...
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