POOR HEALTH DECIMATES AUSTRALIA'S ABORIGINAL POPULATION

The video discusses the severe housing and health issues faced by Indigenous Australians, particularly in Wilcannia, where many homes are uninhabitable. Health problems are rampant, with life expectancy significantly lower than the national average. Historical distrust in public health systems exacerbates these issues. However, some improvements are seen in places like Broken Hill, where Indigenous-run clinics foster trust and better health outcomes.

What is one of the main reasons for the poor living conditions in Wilcannia?

• Overpopulation

• Natural disasters

• Unfinished and poorly constructed houses

• Lack of state funding

What is the average life expectancy of an Aboriginal man in Wilcannia?

• 50 years

• 40 years

• 60 years

• 33 years

Which of the following diseases is mentioned as affecting Indigenous Australians?

• Asthma

• Leprosy

• Diabetes

• Tuberculosis

What historical event has contributed to the distrust between Aboriginal people and the public health system?

• The Gold Rush

• World War II

• The Stolen Generation

• The Industrial Revolution

What is unique about the public health care clinic in Broken Hill?

• It is the largest clinic in Australia

• It is the oldest clinic in the region

• It is run by Indigenous Australians

• It offers free healthcare to all Australians