This research emphasizes the importance of equitable governance and recognizing the leadership roles of Indigenous peoples and local communities in conservation efforts. The study suggests that more positive ecological outcomes are associated with governance structures that give Indigenous peoples and local communities equal partnership or primary control, aligning with the goals of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples to elevate their leadership roles and respect their rights and customary institutions in conservation initiatives.
This review article summarizes the current evidence for culturally adapted cardiac rehabilitation programming for Indigenous patients, including community engagement. strategies to improve education on cardiovascular risk-factor optimization and to promote guideline-based exercise and diet programs through an Indigenous perspective.
This study, led by Indigenous scholars at the University of Queensland, examines the health and social outcomes of Indigenous peoples and health workers during pandemics in urban settings. The study incorporates systems thinking, emphasising new approaches to complex problems. The research highlighted systemic challenges in pandemic responses, emphasising the need for policy reform, particularly in areas like housing.
This research provides archaeological evidence for free or enslaved Indigenous and African individuals during colonial times in Quebec, where written accounts of African people are few and limited.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health as well as Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the travel challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, which can hinder their access to essential services and opportunities. By identifying barriers and advocating for inclusive transportation policies, it aims to improve mobility and reduce inequalities for people with disabilities, ultimately promoting better health outcomes and community integration.
The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the unique social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples accessing home-based aged care services and have significant implications for current and future aged care reforms in Australia.
This research highlights how how diversity is, and has been, defined, explained and enacted in the context of schooling.
This Article supports SDG 3 by highlighting that people with disabilities have a two-fold higher mortality rate than people without disabilities in LMICs; a better understanding of this relationship is needed to inform public health planning, policy making, and the allocation of health-care resources to promote healthy longevity for all populations worldwide.
Geographic disparities in access to liver transplant for advanced cirrhosis: Time to ring the alarm!
American Journal of Transplantation, Volume 24, May 2024
Nearly 2.4% of global deaths in 2019 were attributed to cirrhosis, which has increased since 2017. Liver transplantation (LT) is accepted as a lifesaving therapy for patients with complications of cirrhosis or hepatocellular cancer, but there are several barriers toward equitable access. This article outlines ways to reduce the disparities
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive evaluation of hearing loss in children, which is crucial for preventing delays in speech, social development, and learning outcomes. By highlighting the genetic causes of hearing loss and the role of genetic testing, the chapter promotes effective interventions that can significantly improve health and developmental outcomes for affected individuals. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by advocating for accessible diagnostic processes and personalized care strategies that ensure all children, regardless of their background, receive the necessary support to address hearing loss and its associated challenges.
