Pre-European Maori had a life expectancy of 28 - 30 years, and their ‘healthcare system’ and dietary intake were rudimentary at best.
For example:
‘Bracken fern root was an important staple for many iwi. Eating this increases the chance of cancer. The fibrous Māori diet meant people tended to wear their teeth out, which over time led to malnutrition, disease and death.’
So tell me again how ‘colonisation’ has lead to appalling outcomes for Maori….
https://teara.govt.nz/en/te-hauora-m...-health/page-1