Close the Gap
Close the Gap
Close the Gap (pronunciation: /kloʊs ðə gæp/) is a health initiative aimed at reducing the health and life expectancy disparity between the indigenous and non-indigenous populations in Australia.
Etymology
The term "Close the Gap" is derived from the English words "close" (meaning to reduce in extent or amount) and "gap" (meaning a disparity or difference). In this context, it refers to the effort to reduce the disparity in health outcomes between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians.
Definition
Close the Gap is a campaign that seeks to achieve health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The campaign aims to close the health and life expectancy gap by 2030 by focusing on areas such as infant mortality, chronic disease, and mental health.
Related Terms
- Health Disparity: A type of difference in health that is closely linked with social or economic disadvantage.
- Indigenous Health: The physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness of Indigenous peoples.
- Social Determinants of Health: The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, including the health system.
- Health Equity: When everyone has the opportunity to attain their full health potential and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of their social position or other socially determined circumstance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Close the Gap
- Wikipedia's article - Close the Gap
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