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Folate Status and Neural Tube Defects in Aboriginal Australians: The Success of Mandatory Fortification in Reducing a Health Disparity

Mandatory flour fortification with folic acid in 2009, led to further reductions in overall neural tube defects

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A cross-sectional survey of environmental health in remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia

Poor environmental health is prevalent in remote Aboriginal communities and requires further delineation to inform environmental health policy

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Translating aboriginal genomics — four letters closing the gap

Establishing a genomic reference for Australian Aboriginal populations

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Respiratory follow-up to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children: twelve key steps

Among Aboriginal children, the burden of acute respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) with consequent bronchiectasis post-hospitalisation is high. Clinical practice guidelines recommend medical follow-up one-month following discharge, which provides an opportunity to screen and manage persistent symptoms and may prevent bronchiectasis.

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What works in preventing suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities: preliminary findings

Suicide, suicide ideation and self-harm are critically important public health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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Environmental health challenges in remote Aboriginal Australian communities: clean air, clean water and safe housing

A considerable health disparity exists between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians, including a higher incidence and severity of cardiovascular and...

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Repeat pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in Indigenous Australian adults is associated with decreased immune responsiveness

These findings highlight the critical need to evaluate the efficacy of future pneumococcal vaccine programs in the Australian Indigenous populations that recommend repeated doses of 23vPPV.

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Making a difference: Engaging both hearts and minds in research practice

This paper discusses the findings and the research process undertaken thus far for the Looking Forward Aboriginal Mental Health Project.

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Using participatory action research to prevent suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Using a participatory action research approach, the communities were supported to identify the risk factors challenging individuals, families and communities...