Te Pae Mahutonga, another influential Māori health model developed by Sir Mason Durie, is based on the Southern Cross constellation. It includes six key elements: - Mauri Ora (Cultural Identity) - Waiora (Environmental Protection) - Toiora (Healthy Lifestyles) - Te Oranga (Participation in Society) - Nga Manukura (Leadership) - Te Mana Whakahaere (Autonomy)
In the context of epidemiology, Te Pae Mahutonga provides a framework for assessing the broader determinants of health, beyond individual risk factors, and highlights the role of community and environmental influences on health outcomes.
