title: Health and the Groote eylandter.
abstract: Concepts of health in traditional Groote Eylandt culture are examined, and the difference between these and European concepts are described. The importance of magic as a causal factor in serious illness is noted along with the absence of any specialist medical role. The community basis of health care is highlighted, and the implications of this for the development of more adequate health care measures are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D001315:Australia; D005251:Fees, Medical; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008273:Magic; D014947:Wounds and Injuries; D000095283:Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples