Dimensions of H&WB
Forming opinions and making decisions are elements of which dimension of H&WB?
Mental Health
In Australia, do males or females have a higher life expectancy?
Females (84 years to Males 80)
Which is NOT a sociocultural factor that effects health status? Income, Housing, Peer group, Weather
Weather
What does PBS stand for?
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Name 2 food selection models
Aus Guide to Healthy eating and Healthy eating pyramid (Health star rating system is technically a "tool" not a model but I'll count it here)
Students who approached remote learning as a challenge and an opportunity are exhibiting good _____ health.
Emotional
Define "Health Indicators"
Statistics used to measure and compare heath status
Housing is a sociocultural factor. which of the following is NOT an aspect of housing that affects health?
Indoor air pollution, overcrowding, neighbours, location
Neighbours
What is it called when the doctor charges only the medicare scheduled amount?
Bulk billing
Name a food source of fibre
wholemeal bread, grains and seeds, fruit and veg
"A sense of belonging" can describe which 2 dimensions of H/WB?
Social & Spiritual
Explain the difference between mortality and morbidity
Mortality = number of deaths in a population
Morbidity = ill health in a population
Describe one way health status can be affected by the peer group
multiple answers...say something smart and we'll decide if it's right :)
What is the medicare safety net?
A limit on how much you can pay on medical services in 12months. If you go over it, you get extra financial support
Name the categories in the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
Grains, Veg and legumes, Fruit, Dairy and alt, Lean meats and nuts,
Use small amounts (oils and butters)
Use only sometimes and in small amounts (alcohol, fats, salt)
Which dimension is usually the focus of health statistics and why?
Physical because it's more quantifiable/measureable.
"incidence" adds cases to "prevalence". What are the 2 ways that prevalence can decrease?
Death or cure
Access to health info is a sociocultural factor, name 2 ways access to health info can be limited for a young person.
Eg: don't have their own medicare card, concerns about confidentiality, location of services, transport, cost, opening hours
Name 3 services that are covered by private health insurance but not by medicare
answers include: Optometrists, dentists, physiotherapy, ambulance services, plastic surgery (elective), acupuncture,
What does the Glycaemic Index measure?
how much and how quickly foods affect the level of blood glucose
Apart from religion, how can people develop spiritual health?
Forming and acting on strong beliefs, having things that they believe are important in life.
Self-care, mobility, communication
How can the family be an enabler of mental health in a young person
multiple answers...say something smart and we'll decide if it's right :)
What percentage of the scheduled fee does medicare cover if individuals are treated as private patients?
75%
What are the 2 functions of Protein?
Growth/repair and fuel (even though it's the 3rd best fuel)