# Indigenous Australian Life Expectancy & Health Inequality
> Explore data on the life expectancy gap between First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians, including the impact of remoteness and socioeconomic factors.

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## Life Expectancy & Health Inequality
* Disparities between First Nations and Non-Indigenous Australians.
* Data sources include AIHW (2023) and ABS (2023).

## The Gap at a Glance (2020–2022)
* **Males:** First Nations 71.9 yrs vs. Non-Indigenous 80.6 yrs (Gap: 8.8 years).
* **Females:** First Nations 75.6 yrs vs. Non-Indigenous 83.8 yrs (Gap: 8.1 years).

## Geographic Impact on Longevity
* **By State:** New South Wales has the highest First Nations expectancy (Males: 73.8, Females: 77.9). Northern Territory has the lowest (Males: 65.6, Females: 69.4).
* **By Remoteness:** Life expectancy drops significantly in remote areas, with a gap reaching up to 12.4 years compared to non-Indigenous Australians.

## Socioeconomic Disadvantage (SEIFA Index)
* **Disadvantage Divide:** First Nations life expectancy drops from 74.6 yrs (least disadvantaged) to 69.5 yrs (most disadvantaged) for males.
* **Population Distribution:** 39% of First Nations people live in the most disadvantaged areas, compared to 18% of non-Indigenous Australians.

## Structural Inequality Summary
* The 8–9 year gap is a persistent structural issue.
* Remote living and socioeconomic disadvantage are major compounding factors.
* Disparity reflects cumulative structural disadvantage rather than individual choice.
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