Violence and Alcoholism in Indigenous Australia

Violence and Alcoholism
in Indigenous in
Australia
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
How many Aboriginal in Australia are affected due to violence and alcoholism.......................3
Effects of alcoholism and violence in Aboriginal Australian......................................................3
Initiatives by the Australian Government in violence and alcoholism........................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6
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INTRODUCTION
Alcohol consumption in aboriginal Australian is one of the main concerns Korff, J.
(2016). 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.
MAIN BODY
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 Lee et.al. (2019).
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.
Effects of alcoholism and violence in Aboriginal Australian
Harmful use of alcohol affect and create several problems to aboriginal Australian
Alcohol related Violence among the Australian Aboriginal, (2014). It is stated that consumption
of alcohol by males' aboriginal are increasing accident as well as death rate. They become
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