the study of the frequency and distribution of a disease within a population and the attempt to identify the cause(s) and distribution (patterns) of that disease.
100
What groups do we look at experiencing inequities?
ATSI
Socioeconmic disadvantaged people
Australians born overseas
Rural & remote
ppl with disabilities
women/ men
older people
100
what are responsibilities for both the local and state govenments in relation to health care services?
State:Provides the ACTUAL health services. EG the hospitals. Develops state programs. EG ATSI health in NT
Controls health facilities and employment of staff
Local:Develops local health promotion campaigns. EG Healthy canteens.Provision of community health services.
100
what is a 'camel pose'
Yoga move
200
List four things epidemiolgy can tell us
Morbidity
mortality
infant mortality
Life expectancy
200
what are the major inequalities exist in the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Die younger - lower life expectancy
Reduced quality of life
More likely to experience disability
200
What are the leading causes of death for males and females 65years and over?
men:
Coronary heart disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Lung cancer
Prostate cancer
women:
Coronary heart disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Other heart diseases
Dementia and related disorders
200
Who is the singer in the theme song for 'frozen' 'let it go'
Idina Menzel
300
How do we identify priority health issues?
This is a framework based on 5 specific criteria
Principles of Social of justice
Priority population groups
prevalence of condition
potential for prevention and early intervention
costs to individuals and the community
300
Define the two causes of CVDs
a build up of fatty tissue inside the blood vessels (Atherosclerosis)
and the hardening of the blood vessels (Arteriosclerosis)
300
Define protective and risk factors and use 3 examples for both relating to CVD.
300
Estimate the world record weight for the heaviest weight while performing a squat.
On October 8, 2011, Jonas Rantanen of Finland performed a squat with a weight of 575 kg
400
Define Direct and Indirect costs and provide 2 examples for each.
Direct costs - can be measured
-cost of treatment
-cost of replacement labour
-lost working hours.
Indirect costs are more difficult to measure.
-emotional trauma
-relationship breakdown
400
What are the groups at risk CVD?
Males
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (ATSI)
Socioeconomically disadvantaged communities
People who live in rural and remote regions
Elderly
400
What are 2 'special buys' in this weeks Aldi catalog (from 5th of november)