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Aboriginal children in hospital

T G Shannon, M Gracey

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |June 4, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    In 1974, Princess Margaret Hospital admitted 624 Aboriginal children, with over 50% malnourished or anemic. This highlights the urgent need for improved health programs for young Indigenous Australians.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Indigenous Health

    Background:

    • Analysis of pediatric admissions at Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth in 1974.
    • Focus on health status and reasons for hospitalization among Aboriginal infants and children.

    Observation:

    • 932 admissions involving 624 Aboriginal infants and children, totaling 10,952 bed days.
    • Over 50% of patients presented with malnutrition and anemia.
    • Primary diagnoses included nutritional disorders and recurrent infections (respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin).

    Findings:

    • Average hospital stay was 12 days, double that of non-Aboriginal children.
    • Six deaths occurred, predominantly in infants with severe infections.
    • Significant burden of disease related to nutrition and infection.

    Implications:

    • Reinforces the critical need for sustained health and nutritional programs for young Aboriginal Australians.
    • Suggests a disparity in healthcare outcomes and access for Indigenous children.
    • Highlights the impact of socioeconomic factors on child health in remote communities.

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