Physical description
viii, 51 p. ; 26 cm.
Summary
Contents: Concepts of youth and adolescence - The Aboriginal youth population in Australia; Urban and rural residence. The health of young Aboriginal people: an overview - Mortality: an overview; Specific data on mortality; Morbidity: an overview; Specific data on morbidity; Presentations at local health centres. Social factors related to youth health - Sexually transmitted Diseases; AIDS: prevalence and education; Social issues and AIDS; Pelvic inflammatory disease; Childbirth among adolescent girls; Social and cultural issues in youthful childbirth; Young mothers; Maternal education; Ear disease: prevalence and social influences; Eye disease: prevalence and solutions. Psychosocial health issues among young Aborigines - Prevalence of drug and alcohol use; Social factors associated with drug use; Stress and mental health; Interpersonal violence, accidents and poisoning; Domestic violence and child abuse. Social factors in overall health - Priorities; Washing; Eating; School; Utilisation of health services; Hospitalisation; Aboriginal Medical Services; Drug and alcohol services. Issues related to urban or remote residence - Health issues and remoteness; 'Street kids'; Sport play and recreation; Some concluding ideas; Recommendations and key issues.
