Another problem that commonly affects the Aboriginal population, inhibiting the experience of good health, is culture shock which systematically leads to social exclusion and societal assimilation. Urquhart (2009) identifies social exclusion as the fourth of ten social determinants of health and is often the result of culture shock. It is very important to recognize that culture shock is a cultural problem that gives rise to certain discrepancies that greatly influence the health of Aboriginal people. These gaps are complex and interwoven factors such as ethnocentrism, segregation and oppression, all of which result in the social exclusion and societal assimilation of Indigenous people. Ethnocentrism is described as the tendency to view one's own culture as superior to all other cultures (Cooper, 2012). Crisp and Taylor (2008) state that “everyone is prone to ethnocentrism” and this was reiterated by Storti (2012) who stated that “not only is judging natural, but it is essential to function effectively in society ". Although a common problem, ethnocentrism becomes a problem when it is exhibited by people who are in a position of power and who also have the ability to overthrow those with less power (Crisp and Taylor, 2008). Ethnocentrism is an important factor because it has the potential to develop into social exclusions such as segregation and oppression, especially when manifested by people in positions of power such as community or government leaders . This was the case when the indigenous population began to increase in the early 20th century (Crisp and Taylor, 2008). Government powers, influenced by ethnocentrism, developed a policy of segregation that ultimately impacted many facets of indigenous society...... middle of article...... Debuyst, O ., Macrae, A., (2010). Aboriginal Men's Health Review. , 10(4), 1-20. Retrieved from http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/male_review Urquhart, B., (2009). Summary of certain social indicators. Retrieved March 27, 2014 from http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/determinants/social-issues/reviews/selected-social-indicatorsVicHealth (2011). Aboriginal Health in Victoria – Research Summary. Retrieved April 13, 2014 from http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/Publications/Health-Inequalities/Aboriginal-health-in-Victoria---research-summary.aspxWebb, S., (2009). Australian Aboriginal palaeopathology: health and disease across a continent of hunter-gatherers. Cambridge: Cambridge University PressWorld Health Organization. (2013). Social determinants of health. Accessed April 13, 2014 from http://www.who.int/social_determinants/sdh_definition/en/