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This paper reviews some international research which examines the impact that various indicators of socio-economic status (SES), and especially education levels, appear to have on people's health. In particular, it examines the work on 'health transitions', and its relevance to issues in indigenous health in Australia. It then canvasses some theoretical, methodological and ethical issues involved in undertaking similar research in relation to the connections between education levels and health status among indigenous peoples of Australia. The paper concludes by outlining several options for pursuing research of this type within the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health program. [Author abstract].