Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent and youth health and wellbeing 2018: in brief

Abstract

"Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may face additional obstacles in making a successful transition to adulthood. The effect of inter-generational trauma, racism and<br/ >prejudice, and socioeconomic disadvantage are all relevant in understanding the experiences of young Indigenous people today.<br/ ><br/ >The forthcoming AIHW report, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent and youth health and wellbeing 2018, focuses on Indigenous people aged 10–24. It reports on a framework that covers health and wellbeing outcomes, social and economic determinants, health risk factors, and health and welfare services.<br/ ><br/ >This "In brief" report provides an overview of the data in the main report."