Maori Health Web Page
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This section provides a picture of the health status of the Māori population compared with non-Māori. A descriptive analysis of the data is provided along with statistical information in an easy to use format (graphs and tables).

The majority of this data draws on Tatau Kahukura: Māori Health Chart Book 2010, 2nd Edition

The whole chartbook is available to order in hardcopy, or download as a PDF on the following page: Tatau Kahukura: Māori Health Chart Book, 2010 2nd Edition
Demographics
Information about the Māori and non-Māori population characteristics and projections for the future
Socioeconomic determinants of health
Socioeconomic position is a major determinant of health. This section looks at deprivation and specific socioeconomic indicators (for example, the percentage of unemployed)
Risk and protective factors
Data on individual-risk and protective factors (for example, tobacco smoking, nutrition).
Health status indicators
Indicators relating to health status (for example, life expectancy, diabetes and oral health).
Health service utilisation
Data on the utilisation of services with a focus on primary care providers, which are a persons first point of contact with the health system (for example, GP and Māori health providers).
Health system indicators
Indicators measuring the performance of the health system.
Health of male Māori prisoners
Snapshot of the health status of the Māori male prison population.
Monitoring the regulated Māori Health workforce
Provides the most up to date data of Māori participation in the regulated health workforce.
The regulated health workforce data was sourced from the New Zealand Health Information Service.
Education: participation and attainment in science subjects
Candidate participation and attainment in science subjects, Years 11 to 13
Education: Tertiary Study
Candidate participation in tertiary education
Other useful resources
Related publications and websites.


Page last updated: 18 August 2010