This discussion board post, prepared for the NSB202 course, examines the critical role of registered nurses in primary and secondary schools in addressing the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The post highlights cardiovascular diseases as a significant health priority, emphasizing the disproportionate risk faced by this population due to social disadvantages such as inadequate education, limited access to healthcare, and high smoking rates. The assignment underscores how school nurses can mitigate these issues through health education, awareness programs, and by addressing the social determinants of health, particularly the impact of smoking, to improve long-term health outcomes. References include relevant sources that support the discussion's key arguments, and the importance of considering the socio-cultural requirements of the children in providing effective healthcare is emphasized.
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