Violence and Alcoholism in Indigenous Australia

VIOLENCE AND ALCOHOLISM IN
INDIGENOUS IN AUSTRALIA

INTRODUCTION
 Alcohol consumption in aboriginal Australian is one of the main concerns.
This presentation is going to show some reasons, causes and mental as well
as physical health problems from which aboriginal people of Australia are
suffering due to violence and alcoholism. Further, it will also show
responsibilities of nurses in improving health of aboriginal and providing
access to them.

HOW MANY ABORIGINAL IN AUSTRALIA
ARE AFFECTED DUE TO VIOLENCE AND
ALCOHOLISM
 In the context of Australia it can be said that alcohol related violence is one
of the main problems and major health concern. Alcohol misuse, disease
and trauma are some problems which are increasing in Aboriginal group of
people in Australia. It is stated that around 2.5 million death happen each
year in Australia due to this alcoholism and violence. The most affected age
group of people due to alcohol abuse are 35-54. When aboriginal group of
people consume alcohol to the great extent then it affects their health and
weakened their immune by which they cannot fight against any disease and
which cause death. After consuming alcohol they increase domestic
violence. So, it can be said that alcoholism and violence is affecting the
whole family of aboriginal group of Australia.

CONT...
 In addition and in the context of affected gender and age group of people it
is stated that men display higher prevalence for alcoholism by women after
that suffer the most. Women as compare to men consume less alcohol but
they also do not have more capacity as like male so they suffer more severe
brain or organ damage. Health of male affected the most by alcohol
consumption but domestic violence affect children and women the most
after alcohol consumption.