What Makes for Healthy Ageing in the Torres Strait?
Our study suggested that many older First Nations residents of the Torres Strait region were ageing in a healthy way, based on the indicators available. The results showed both predictable and unexpected associations with healthy ageing. Stroke prevention stood out as a key priority. These results highlight the need for prospective population studies to better understand, promote and celebrate healthy ageing in this population.
Authors
- Edward Strivens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7260-508X)
- Malcolm McDonald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7225-8671)
- Chenoa Wapau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5010-024X)
- Rachel Quigley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9943-9384)
- Fintan Thompson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0798-2671)
- Gavin John Miller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6533-3306)
- Betty Sagigi
- Sarah Russell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2845-5990)
- Tania Korinihona
Institutions
- Queensland Health (AU)
- Cairns Hospital (AU)
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AU)
- James Cook University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian Journal of Rural Health
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.70020
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Health and Medical Research Council