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Substance use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Publisher
Public health
Aboriginal people (Australia)
Social issues
Youth
First Peoples health
Australia
Description
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the prevalence of substance use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as the use of services for substance abuse. The report focuses on three main categories of substance that have major health implications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: tobacco smoking, alcohol use and illicit substance use.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2011
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
10 Feb 2011
