Live strong: closing the gap on chronic disease (2010)

Description

This program focuses on the need for a comprehensive plan for the prevention, treatment and management of chronic disease. It also explains the Indigenous notion of health and explores how this might shape more effective intervention programs. The program stresses that the gap in life expectancy cannot be closed unless chronic disease issues are addressed in a way that values independence, cultural identity, and community responsibility.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

When to use this resource

This documentary program is suitable for use by health professionals in health promotion and communication activities. It could be played to community groups or distibuted to individuals wishing to gain a greater insight into chronic disease.

Contact details

Rural Health Education Foundation
Unit 17K
2 King Street
Deakin ACT 2600
PO BOX 324
Curtin ACT 2605
Ph: (02) 6232 5480
Fax: (02) 6232 5484
Email: rhef@rhef.com.au

Links

• View resource: Live strong: closing the gap on chronic disease
• View website: Rural Health Education Foundation

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