CVD
What does CVD stand for?
Cardiovascular disease
What happens to cells when cancer develops?
They grow and divide uncontrollably
What does Type 2 diabetes affect the body's ability to regulate?
Blood glucose levels
Is regular physical activity a risk factor or protective factor?
Protective factor
Which population generally has higher rates of CVD and Type 2 diabetes?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Name one type of CVD.
Coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure or peripheral arterial disease
Name one common type of cancer.
Lung, breast, bowel, skin or prostate
Approximately what proportion of diabetes cases are Type 2?
About 9 in 10
Is smoking a risk factor or protective factor?
Risk factor
Which communities can experience poorer health outcomes due to limited healthcare access?
Rural and remote communities
Approximately what proportion of Australian deaths are caused by CVD?
About 1 in 4
Approximately how many Australians are diagnosed with cancer each year?
More than 160,000
Approximately how many Australians have diagnosed diabetes?
Around 1.3 million
Name three lifestyle factors that can protect against these conditions.
Exercise, healthy diet, healthy weight, avoiding tobacco, screening/check-ups
Name one reason health outcomes can differ between population groups.
Healthcare access, health literacy, socioeconomic status or exposure to risk factors
Name two major risk factors for CVD.
Smoking, inactivity, poor nutrition, obesity, high BP, high cholesterol, excessive alcohol
Name two risk factors for cancer.
Tobacco, alcohol, poor diet, inactivity, obesity or UV radiation
Name two complications of Type 2 diabetes.
CVD, kidney disease, blindness or lower-limb amputation
How can obesity increase the risk of chronic disease?
It increases the risk of conditions such as CVD and Type 2 diabetes and some cancers
Why might people in rural and remote areas experience poorer cancer outcomes?
Limited access to specialists and delays in diagnosis/treatment
Why have CVD mortality rates declined in Australia?
Improved treatment, greater health awareness and reduced smoking
Why have cancer survival rates improved?
Earlier detection and advances in treatment
Why are rates of Type 2 diabetes increasing in Australia?
Increasing overweight and obesity, along with other risk factors
Name one biological factor that can increase the risk of CVD or Type 2 diabetes.
Increasing age or family history
Why is improving equity important when addressing CVD, cancer and diabetes?
Some population groups experience higher rates of disease or poorer outcomes and may have less access to healthcare