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Measuring Health Status
Priority Issues for Australia's Health
What am I?
Syllabus
Acronyms/Sports Trivia
100
what is the study of disease in groups and populations through the collection of data
epidemiology
100

how many years lower is the life expectancy of ATSI individuals compared to non-indigenous Australians?

males and females was 8.8 years and 8.1 years

100
maintaining a good level of health and independence throughout a lifetime
healthy aging
100
what is the name of the current topic?
Health Priorities in Australia
100
WHO
world health organisation
200
what are the 4 measures of epidemiology?
mortality, infant mortality, morbidity, life expectancy
200

why are ATSI individuals identified as a group experiencing health inequities?

lower life expectancy, higher mortality rates in all age groups compared to non-indigenous, higher mortality rates in preventable diseases, infant mortality rate 3 times higher than non-indigenous,

200

I am a term that includes the geographical location, access to health services and access to technology which impacts on individuals health

environmental determinants

200
what is the second critical question within the syllabus (the one we are covering now)?
What are the priority issues for improving Australia's health
200
AIHW
Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing
300
what are 3 limitations of epidemiology?
don't always show variations between subgroups eg ATSI, don't show us the impact of illness (just numbers/statistics), cannot provide the whole health picture, doesn't explain 'why', do not account for the determinants if health, not always reliable
300

What would a comparison of the health status of Indigenous and non­-Indigenous Australians show?

(A)Non-­Indigenous Australians have higher infant mortality rates.

(B)Non -Indigenous Australians have a lower prevalence of acute diseases.

(C)Indigenous Australians have lower hospital admission rates.

(D) Indigenous Australians have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases.

D

300

I am a term that includes family, peers, media, religion and culture and their impact on individuals health

sociocultural determinants

300
what is the last critical question from this syllabus?
What actions are needed to address Australia's Health Priorities?
300

In rugby union, how many points is a try worth?

5 points

400

what is the single leading cause of death for males and females?

CHD and Dementia

400

7 - Which of the following is an environmental determinant that best explains why Indigenous Australians have a shorter life expectancy than non-Indigenous Australians?

(A)The types of illness Indigenous Australians develop are more likely to result in death.

(B)Traditional forms of medicine are no longer widely used by Indigenous Australians.

(C)Indigenous Australians are less likely to have access to primary health care and adequate treatment.

(D)Indigenous Australians have higher rates of unemployment so they cannot afford to visit the doctor regularly.

C

400

I am an Australian tennis player who was ranked No. 1 in the world in both singles and doubles. I won 23 Grand Slam titles across both disciplines and became the first Australian woman to win a singles Grand Slam title in over 40 years in 2019.

Ashleigh Barty

400

What are the 5 action areas of the Ottawa charter and how can we remember them?

DRCBS developing personal skills reorienting health services creating supportive environments building healthy public policy strengthening community action

400

Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in the history of the Summer Games?

The United States

500

Name 3 out of the 5 major disease groups that are causing morbidity in Australia.

Cancers, Mental Health and Substance Use, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Neurological

500

Name the three types of skin cancer.

Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma and Malignant melanoma.

500

I am an Australian golfer who became the first Australian to win the Masters Tournament in 2013. Known for my impressive short game and calm demeanor, I also won several other PGA Tour events throughout my career.

Adam Scott

500

What is the last dot point from the second critical question?

A growing and aging population

500

How many dimples are typically found on a standard golf ball?

336 dimples