title: The role of law in ameliorating global inequalities in indigenous peoples' health.
abstract: This article explores aspects of law's potential for ameliorating the health deficit which Indigenous peoples experience around the globe, with a focus on international law and international legal forums. It considers the challenges and benefits of using these tools and forums to affect changes within domestic systems.
authors.affiliation: Dalhousie Health Law Institute.
authors.forename: Constance
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: MacIntosh
mesh_terms: D014943:Global Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006303:Health Services, Indigenous / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006806:Human Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D044382:Population Groups; D012941:Social Responsibility; D014480:United Nations