CQ1 - How are Priority Issues for Australia's Health Identified?
What are the measures of epidemiology?
Mortality, Infant Mortality, Morbidity, Life Expectancy
Which dot point does the following dash point fall under?
'- demand for health services and workforce shortages'
'A Growing and Ageing Population'
Identify the three levels of government
Local, State, Federal
What are the 5 action areas of the Ottawa Charter?
Developing Personal Skills
Creating Supportive Environments
Building Healthy Public Policy
Strengthening Community Action
Reorienting Health Services
Define Mortality Rate
Mortality rate, or death rate, is a measure of the number of deaths in a particular population
What is the leading cause of cancer deaths for males?
What is the leading cause of cancer deaths for females/
Males = Lung Cancer
Females = Breast Cancer
Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of Medicare.
+ Subsidised health care through bulk billing
- No choice of doctor
True or False? Parents educating children is an example of building healthy public policy.
False
Identify each Social Justice Principle and provide an example of how they promote health.
Equity - Medicare
Diversity - Health info in other languages
Supportive Environments - Bike Lanes
Identify the three preventable chronic diseases in Australia that we studied this term?
- CVD
- Cancer (breast, skin, lung)
- Mental Health
identify the two types of non-institutional health care and provide an example for each
Primary - GP, Pharmaceutical
Secondary - Diagnostic Services
Provide 3 examples of how 'Creating Supportive Environments' has addressed road safety.
School Zones
Random Breath Testing
Bike Lanes
Explain why social justice is important in promoting a healthy community.
It ensures everyone is treated equally, reducing conflicts and promoting cooperation by addressing and advocating against discrimination.
What are the three dot points under this critical question?
* groups experiencing health inequities
* high levels of preventable chronic disease, injury and mental health problems
* a growing and ageing population
Identify health initiatives that have been implemented to improve health equity for the following groups
People who live in Rural and Remote areas
People who have a Low SES
Medicare, PBS
Provide two benefits of partnerships in health promotion
Why is it important to prioritise prevention and intervention strategies?
Early intervention can decrease the burden of disease
Reduces strain on health care system
Increase survival rates
What are the sociocultural, socioeconomic and environmental determinants that contribute to the health inequities that ATSI people face?
sociocultural - higher rates of risk taking behaviour i.e. smoking. Crowded housing. Older housing - exposure to mould.
socioeconomic - lower education levels, lower income, high risk jobs
environmental - rural and remote areas, poor access to health services
Identify 3 complementary and alternative health care approaches and provide 3 reasons for their growth.
acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic, herbalism, iridology
increased migration, increase in availability, holistic medicine becoming more popular
Define the levels of responsibility for health promotion.
Provide an example for each level of responsibility in relation to Building Healthy Public Policy.
Individual - Act in accordance with the policy
Community - Involving ATSI community in the implementation of 'Close the Gap'
Government - Create policies i.e. increase tobacco prices.