Social conditions such as inadequate housing, education and job opportunities have a greater influence on health outcomes ...

However, Tom Calma, whose 2005 social justice report inspired Kevin Rudd to create the first Closing the Gap agreement, says ...

The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party on their re-election.

Being curious and willing to learn is a key step towards reconciliation and healing.  How many Indigenous languages are ...

In a world where human life expectancy hovers around 70-80 years ... The longevity of these marine mammals was dramatically confirmed when aboriginal hunters discovered ancient harpoon points from the ...

Alabama is one of eight Southern states that has shown the weakest growth in life expectancy over the last 125 years. That’s according to a study which examined about 179 million deaths across ...

Life expectancy in North Korea—a country often cited for its economic hardship and limited healthcare access—stood at 72.6 years in 2021, according to the World Health Organization.

The World Health Organisation says on Tuesday that more than 30 years of difference in life expectancy between the richest and the poorest countries highlights global health inequities.

India’s life expectancy stands at approximately 73.4 years, the healthy life expectancy is almost a decade shorter, said K. Srinath Reddy, honorary distinguished professor at the Public Health ...

A sweeping new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) reveals striking disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past century ...