Central Queensland health study finds regional diverse communities at significant disadvantage
updated 5
AprApril 2021 at 4:40am
Bangladeshi migrant Shelly Nahar says she often relies on her husband to help her communicate with healthcare professionals.
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When Bangladesh-born Shelly Nahar and her son moved to Rockhampton three years ago, she was still learning to speak English.
Even small talk was daunting, let alone explaining problems to a health professional.
Key points:
A report has found CALD people in regional areas are at a higher risk of preventable diseases, complications, increased hospitalisation, and increased mortality
The Breaking the Barriers of Health Communication s lead researcher says regional CALD communities are deprived of resources