Definitions
Mortality
The number of deaths in a population
Where do inequities lie?
Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander people
socioeconomically disadvantaged people
rural and remote people
linguistically diverse populations
older people
List 5 chronic conditions
CVD, cancer, diabetes, mental health, respiratory disease
Who plays a distinct role in funding, managing and delivering healthcare services?
Australian Government, State and territory governments, local governments
Has life expectancy increased or decreased?
increased
Prevalence
number of cases in a population
What factors shapes health?
living conditions, education, income and healthcare access
What are some risk factors that can increase risk of chronic conditions?
age, obesity, drugs, alcohol, physical inactivity, genetics, gender, diet
What does Medicare provide?
free or subsidised visits to GP
free treatment in public hospitals
partly subsidised mental health and allied health services
Why is there declining fertility rates?
Australian families are having fewer children
Incidence
Number of new cases in a population
What are Australia's top 3 leading causes of mortality?
1. Ischaemic heart disease
2.dementia
3.Cerebrovascular diseases
What is cardiovascular disease?
Conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels including, heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure.
What does Private health insurance provide?
Shorter wait times
allied health services
extra cover for non-medicare services
choose specialists
List some opportunities for older Australians
volunteering in community events
providing informal care for grandchildren
participating in community groups and social networks
Morbidity
presence of disease, illness, or injury in a population
What is the Better Health Index?
Tool used by the OECD that measures and compares the quality of life in different countries.
What are some preventions of cancer?
being sunsmart, early screenings, vaccinations, diet
How much did the Australian government contribute to health spending in 2021-22?
$105.8 billion
What has impacted the health care system?
Increased life expectancy, higher demand for healthcare services, greater demand for aged care services
Life expectancy
Number of years an individual is expected to live
What does OECD stand for?
Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development
How many people live with diabetes
1.2 million though close to 2 million live with it both diagnosed and undiagnosed
What technology advancement can help rural and remote people?
Expanding telehealth and digital health solutions
What is health aging?
process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age.