A brief review of indigenous Australian health as it impacts on oral health

摘要: The indigenous population of Australia constitutes approximately 2 per cent the total population. This group has faced significant cultural, economic and health changes since European settlement some 200 years ago. In this brief review that have influenced oral status community been examined. Of major importance is dietary change once nomadic undergone. Today’s Western diet, high in sugar, low proteins vitamins, resulted a increase risk (and prevalence) caries periodontal disease. addition, prevalence diabetes also exacerbates problem. remoteness proportion Australian communities from modern care services limited access to fluoridation increases incidence It noted rheumatic heart disease one highest world, thereby increasing bacterial endocarditis. clear unique needs but extent these not well documented. important more research be undertaken assess so appropriate programmes can developed.