title: Maoris take up the fight against ill health.
abstract: The beginnings of grass-roots primary care are taking shape in New Zealand's Maori community. By referring to a scheme initiated in the Waikato area, the authors explain the difficulties encountered by this ethnic minority in striving towards self-help in matters of health.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Maipi
mesh_terms: D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003256:Community Participation; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration; D009520:New Zealand; D011114:Polynesia / Q000208:ethnology; D000078329:Workforce