Decomposing Indigenous life expectancy gap by risk factors: a life table analysis by Zhao Yuejen, Wright Jo, Begg Stephen, Guthridge Steven

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The estimated gap in life expectancy (LE) between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians was 12 years for men and 10 years for women, whereas the Northern Territory Indigenous LE gap was at least 50% greater than the national figures. …”
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Identifying the prevalence and predictors of suicidal behaviours for indigenous males in custody by Stephane M Shepherd, Benjamin Spivak, Kerry Arabena, Yin Paradies

“…Abstract Background High rates of suicidal behaviours among Indigenous Australians have been documented. Justice-involved individuals are also at a higher risk for engaging in suicidal behaviours. …”
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Impact of polyphenol-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits and seeds on viability of human intestinal and liver cells in vitro by Saleha Akter, Rama Addepalli, Michael Netzel, Mary Fletcher, Yasmina Sultanbawa, Simone Osborne

“…Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) is a native Australian fruit consumed by Indigenous Australians for centuries. Commercial interest in T. ferdinandiana has increased in recent years due to its high vitamin C content, however, food safety assessments are lacking. …”
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Antibacterial Potential of Extracts and Phytoconstituents Isolated from <i>Syncarpia hillii</i> Leaves In Vitro by Muthukuttige M. N. Perera, Satish N. Dighe, Peter L. Katavic, Trudi A. Collet

“…<i>Syncarpia hillii,</i> a plant traditionally used by Indigenous Australians to treat sores, wounds, and skin infections, is no exception. (2) Methods: Primary extracts obtained from mature <i>S. hillii</i> leaves were evaluated for their antibacterial potential against 19 bacterial strains. …”
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Community-Acquired, Bacteraemic Acinetobacter Baumannii Pneumonia: A Retrospective Review of Cases in Tropical Queensland, Australia by Timothy Riddles, Daniel Judge

“…Nineteen (67.9%) were male, twenty-three (82.1%) were Indigenous Australians, and the mean age was 45.9 years. Most presentations were of moderate to severe pneumonia (25/28 (89.3%)). …”
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The economic feasibility of price discounts to improve diet in Australian Aboriginal remote communities by Anne Magnus, Marj L. Moodie, Megan Ferguson, Linda J. Cobiac, Selma C. Liberato, Julie Brimblecombe

“…Conclusion: Stakeholders are committed to finding ways to reduce important inequalities in health status between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non‐Indigenous Australians. Price discounts offer potential to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. …”
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Health Challenges of the Pacific Region: Insights From History, Geography, Social Determinants, Genetics, and the Microbiome by Paul F. Horwood, Arnaud Tarantola, Cyrille Goarant, Mariko Matsui, Elise Klement, Elise Klement, Masahiro Umezaki, Severine Navarro, Andrew R. Greenhill

“…Indigenous people in the region (Melanesians, Polynesians, Micronesians, Papuans, and Indigenous Australians) are over-represented on national, regional, and global scales for the burden of infectious and non-communicable diseases. …”
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Systematic review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ experiences and supportive care needs associated with cancer by John Gilroy, Mandy Henningham, Drew Meehan, Farhana Nila, Joanna McGlone, Amanda McAtamney, Kate Whittaker, Bena Brown, Megan Varlow, Tanya Buchanan

“…Abstract Background Persistent disparities exist between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (the Indigenous peoples of Australia) and non-Indigenous Australians associated with cancer, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiencing a longer time to treatment, higher morbidity rates, and higher mortality rates. …”
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Mediatisation, Marginalisation and Disruption in Australian Indigenous Affairs by Kerry McCallum, Lisa Waller, Tanja Dreher

“…Debate has progressed on the assumption that constitutional change needs to be settled by political elites and then explained and ‘sold’ to Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Our research on the mediatisation of policymaking has found that in an increasingly media-saturated environment, political leaders and their policy bureaucrats attend to a narrow range of highly publicised voices. …”
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Rheumatic Heart Disease Severity, Progression and Outcomes: A Multi‐State Model by Jeffrey Cannon, Kathryn Roberts, Catherine Milne, Jonathan R. Carapetis

“…Conclusions The prognosis of young Indigenous Australians diagnosed with severe RHD is bleak; interventions must focus on earlier detection and treatment if the observed natural history is to be improved. …”
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Beyond the social: Cumulative implications of COVID-19 for first nations university students in Australia by Rebecca Bennett, Bep Uink, Sam Cross

“…This position paper explores possible repercussions of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) response for Indigenous Australians in higher education. Focusing on Western Australian universities’ swift migration to online learning, halfway through a teaching semester, we identify risks at the intersection between educational and digital inequities, illustrated by author experiences working in an Indigenous Education Unit. …”
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A Post-Colonial Ontology? Tim Winton’s <i>The Riders</i> and the Challenge to White-Settler Identity by Lyn McCredden

“…However, this essay asks the following question: what are the ontological grounds upon which respectful <i>dialogue</i> between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians might occur, after such violent and traumatic history? …”
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Trust, culture and communication: determinants of eye health and care among Indigenous people with diabetes in Australia by Anthony B Zwi, Aryati Yashadhana, Ted Fields, Godfrey Blitner, Ruby Stanley

“…IntroductionOur study aimed to identify factors that influence access to eye care and eye health outcomes for remote Indigenous Australians living with diabetes.MethodsIn collaboration with Indigenous Community-Based Researchers (CBR) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS), a qualitative, participatory action research approach was taken, drawing on Indigenist and decolonising methodologies. …”
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Pathways to coexistence with dingoes across Australian farming landscapes by Louise Boronyak, Brent Jacobs

“…Other key pathways include targeted research, capacity building, outreach and knowledge sharing networks; institutional (policy, legislation, and economic incentives) and cultural change; public awareness raising and advocacy to reduce lethal control; and greater involvement of Indigenous Australians in decisions relating to wildlife management.DiscussionThe seven transition pathways are discussed in relation to how they can collectively foster coexistence with dingoes in extensive rangelands grazing systems. …”
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Road traffic injury—a global public health scourge: a review for World Health Day 2004 (April 7) by Joan Ozanne‐Smith

“…Results: The eight studies selected and reviewed focused particularly on young drivers, alcohol use and Indigenous Australians, using a range of research and evaluation methods. …”
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Incidence of emergency department presentations for traumatic brain injury in Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents aged 15–64 over the 9-year period 2007–2015 in North Queenslan... by Adrian Esterman, Fintan Thompson, Michelle Fitts, John Gilroy, Jennifer Fleming, Paul Maruff, Alan Clough, India Bohanna

“…To date, no study has compared the incidence rate of TBI between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians for any cause. Here we add to this rather sparse literature. …”
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Attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia: a systematic review by Thomas Falls, Joel Anderson

“…Eligible studies were required to measure attitudes of non-Indigenous Australians towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. …”
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A novel clinical grading scale to guide the management of crusted scabies. by Joshua S Davis, Steven McGloughlin, Steven Y C Tong, Shelley F Walton, Bart J Currie

“…There were 49 admissions in 30 patients during the study period, of which 49 (100%) were in Indigenous Australians, 29 (59%) were male and the median age was 44.1 years. …”
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Using breath carbon monoxide to validate self-reported tobacco smoking in remote Australian Indigenous communities by Ivers Rowena G, Robertson Jan A, Conigrave Katherine M, MacLaren David J, Eades Sandra, Clough Alan R

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This paper examines the specificity and sensitivity of a breath carbon monoxide (BCO) test and optimum BCO cutoff level for validating self-reported tobacco smoking in Indigenous Australians in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory (NT).…”
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A community-based co-designed genetic health service model for Aboriginal Australians. by Imogen Elsum, Libby Massey, Callum McEwan, Desiree LaGrappe, Emma Kowal, Ravi Savarirayan, Gareth Baynam, Misty Jenkins, Gail Garvey, Margaret Kelaher

“…<h4>Background</h4>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience a greater burden of disease and die younger than non-Indigenous Australians, with Aboriginal people living in remote areas of the Northern Territory of Australia having the lowest life expectancy estimates. …”
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