A case study of physical and social barriers to hygiene and child growth in remote Australian Aboriginal communities

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite Australia's wealth, poor growth is common among Aboriginal children living in remote communities. An important underlying factor for poor growth is the unhygienic state of the living environment in these communities. Thi...

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Main Authors: Grace Jocelyn, Bailie Ross, McDonald Elizabeth, Brewster David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/346