Abstract
This chapter will help you to understand: • Cultural considerations in assessing and caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children • The current and historical health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children • Health screening and initiatives aimed at promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s health.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Yatdjuligin |
| Subtitle of host publication | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Midwifery Care |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 212-230 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781108123754 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781316642177 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Cambridge University Press 2018.
Keywords
- Child health
- Childrearing practices
- Health screening
- Infant nutrition
- Morbidity
- Mortality
- Vulnerable families