Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Australian Indigenous Health Info Net
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Arts
School
Office of Associate Dean - Research and Higher Degrees (FEA) / Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
RAS ID
16917
Abstract
Physical activity is important for all Australians, particularly in the prevention, management and treatment of chronic conditions, and for social and emotional wellbeing. Chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular conditions, endocrine conditions (such as diabetes), and certain cancers, account for 70% of the observed difference in the burden of disease between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations. Modifiable risk factors, particularly behavioural determinants such as physical activity, can help to reduce the extent and impact of these conditions, and assist in the prevention, management and treatment of disease. The levels and impacts of physical inactivity are greater for Indigenous people than they are for other Australians. Physical inactivity has been cited as the second leading cause of disease burden in Australia, and the third leading cause of disease burden for Indigenous people.
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Comments
Gray, C. A., Macniven, R., & Thomson, N. J. (2013). Review of physical activity among Indigenous people. Australian Indigenous Health Bulletin, 13(3), 1-9. Available here