Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Paul Hunt (2004)

In a section on the right to health of indigenous peoples, the report notes that in some jurisdictions, indigenous peoples 'are more prone to substance abuse, depression and other mental disorders than are non-indigenous people'.

Citation: Paul Hunt, 'Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health' (2004) A/59/422 

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