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. 1975 Dec;2(SP4):17-20.
doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1975.tb140419.x.

Health and the Groote eylandter

D L Webber, L E Reid, N Lalara

Health and the Groote eylandter

D L Webber et al. Med J Aust. 1975 Dec.

Abstract

Concepts of health in traditional Groote Eylandt culture are examined, and the difference between these and European concepts are described. The importance of magic as a causal factor in serious illness is noted along with the absence of any specialist medical role. The community basis of health care is highlighted, and the implications of this for the development of more adequate health care measures are discussed.

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