Maori health: key determinants for the next twenty-five years.
Five key factors that will impact on Maori health over the next twenty-five years are examined: demographic change, participation in society, environmental adaptation, access to te ao Maori, and policies for health. Arising from these determinants a number of implications are discussed including changes in the demographic dependency ratio as the balance between those who are either too young or to old to work alters; the extent of Maori participation in the wider society; tools for improved adaptation to modern environments; access to culture and heritage; recognition of the health impacts of government policies as well as policies and programmes developed by Maori authorities. The importance of Maori leadership and a capacity for long term planning is emphasized.
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Te Putahia Toi, School of Maori Studies, Massey University, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. M.H.Durie@massey.ac.nz
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D003710:Demography; D004777:Environment; D005544:Forecasting; D006285:Health Planning; D006291:Health Policy; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D009520:New Zealand / Q000453:epidemiology; D011634:Public Health / Q000639:trends*; D012934:Social Isolation