Lay summary
In Aotearoa (New Zealand), the rate of mortality among Māori is 1.7 times that of non-Māori. Māori also experience higher rates of disability, with 21% of Māori being disabled compared to 18% for Pākehā. However, it is unclear whether and the magnitude to which mortality rates may differ, especially for tāngata whaikaha Māori (Disabled Māori).
This project aims to produce mortality rates that consider the impact intersectionality may have for tāngata whaikaha Māori in particular. This project will also examine the potential differences and inequities between the amenable mortality, ambulatory sensitive hospitalisations (ASH) and all-cause mortality rates of tāngata whaikaha Māori, tāngata whaikaha Pākehā (Disabled Pākehā), non-disabled Māori and non-disabled Pākehā. By producing detailed information on amenable mortality and ASH among Māori and tāngata whaikaha, we aim to highlight populations where health and wellbeing could be improved through targeted funding. This project will also examine other outcomes and analyse the oucomes within age, sex, rural vs urban localities, geographic location and NZDep.