The change in rural practice. Bourke 1968 to 1985.
This second part of a study comparing general practice consultations in Bourke in 1968 and 1985 examines attendances with non communicable diseases. Over the period, Aboriginal consultations for genitourinary diseases, diabetes, alcohol abuse, hypertension, and musculoskeletal disorders have increased. By 1985, most of these were more common among Aboriginal than non Aboriginal patients in the 30 to 50 year age group. This group also has a higher mortality. The role of the general practitioner is discussed.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004813:Epidemiology; D005194:Family Practice / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008875:Middle Aged; D009026:Mortality; D009517:New South Wales; D012423:Rural Health