Maori Health Menu - Statistics

S T A T I S T I C S

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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. The regulated health workforce data was sourced from the New Zealand Health Information Service.

Information in this section:

Latest updates

Information is now available on:

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 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).

The health system
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.

Education: participation and attainment in science subjects
Candidate participation and attainment in science subjects, Years 11 to 13

Other useful resources
Related publications and websites.

Page last updated: 17 February 2009.
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