Improving health data for indigenous populations: The international group for indigenous health measurement

Authors

Michelle Chino, University of Nevada
Ian T. Ring, University of WollongongFollow
Lisa Jackson Pulver, University of New South Wales, University of SydneyFollow
John A. Waldon, Massey University, University of New South Wales
Malcolm King, University of Saskatchewan

RIS ID

134452

Publication Details

Chino, M., Ring, I., Pulver, L. Jackson., Waldon, J. & King, M. (2019). Improving health data for indigenous populations: The international group for indigenous health measurement. Statistical Journal of the IAOS, 35 (1), 15-21.

Abstract

Health disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations exist in many countries, including those with well-developed statistical systems. The need to improve the measurement and understanding of Indigenous health disparities led to the formation of the International Group for Indigenous Health Measurement (IGIHM), composed of Indigenous and non-Indigenous, government and non-government, statisticians, researchers and health professionals. Since its founding in 2005, the IGIHM has pursued activities to improve health measurement, which in turn have been used for improving the health of Indigenous populations and enhancing Indigenous health knowledge and data.