Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 5, 2017 19:02:07 GMT 12
MĀORI RECOVER SLOWER FROM INJURY: STUDY
Māori typically take longer to recover from major injuries and are at risk of longer term disability, a new study has found.
The University of Otago study found 19 per cent of Māori were still experiencing a disability two years after an injury.
This is because they may have a lower income or face greater difficulty accessing healthcare services, lead researcher Dr Emma Wyeth said....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/health/2017/04/maori-recover-slower-from-injury-study.html
Māori typically take longer to recover from major injuries and are at risk of longer term disability, a new study has found.
The University of Otago study found 19 per cent of Māori were still experiencing a disability two years after an injury.
This is because they may have a lower income or face greater difficulty accessing healthcare services, lead researcher Dr Emma Wyeth said....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/health/2017/04/maori-recover-slower-from-injury-study.html