Around the world, the coronavirus pandemic has left indigenous peoples at risk because so many are in poor health. Indigenous groups also have few doctors available to treat them in their communities, mostly rural areas. There are, naturally, large differences among these native peoples, including diet and socioeconomic conditions. The United Nations estimates that the life expectancy of indigenous people can be up to 20 years lower than that of other people. Australia’s government has noted how large the differences can be. In March, the government warned that “Indigenous people aged over 50 should stay home whenever possible for their own protection.” The age was 10 to 20 years higher for other population groups. The strong guidance for indigenous people is likely because so many have the kinds of health issues that can lead to serious problems if they get the coronavirus.
Title: Coronavirus Pandemic Threatens Indigenous Health & Culture
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data-end-time='34125'>There are, naturally, large differences among these native peoples, including diet and socioeconomic conditions.</span> <span data-start-time='34125' data-end-time='46479'>The United Nations estimates that the life expectancy of indigenous people can be up to 20 years lower than that of other people.</span> <span data-start-time='46479' data-end-time='53958'>Australia’s government has noted how large the differences can be.</span> <span data-start-time='53958' data-end-time='66354'> In March, the government warned that “Indigenous people aged over 50 should stay home whenever possible for their own protection.”</span> <span data-start-time='66354' data-end-time='74167'>The age was 10 to 20 years higher for other population groups.</span> <span data-start-time='74167' data-end-time='88250'>The strong guidance for indigenous people is likely because so many have the kinds of health issues that can lead to serious problems if they get the coronavirus.</span> 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data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4192/the_australian_government_warned_that_indigenous_people_aged_over_50_should__blank_.wav'>The Australian government warned that indigenous people aged over 50 should <span class='blank'>stay home</span>.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='stay home'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4192/get_more_exercise.wav'><span>get more exercise</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4192/go_to_work.wav'><span>go to work</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4192/travel_more.wav'><span>travel more</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4192/stay_home.wav'><span>stay home</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' 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