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Rex Martinich

Queensland audit reveals Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health

Indigenous people in Qld have a life expectancy up to 7.8 years shorter than average, an audit found. Photo: AAP

Indigenous people in Queensland have a life expectancy up to 7.8 years shorter than average and the health system will likely miss a 2031 target to close the gap, according to a state audit.

The audit also found Queensland Health could not demonstrate how its 23-year framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander had improved culturally appropriate care since it was launched 13 years ago.

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