Health Status
Does Australia have one of the highest or lowest life expectancies in the world? Bonus for guessing the ranking compared to other OECD countries
Highest - 7th
Name one of the top five causes of disease burden (ill health) in Australia.
Cancer, Mental health & substance use, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological
What is the leading cause of death in Australia?
Coronary Heart Disease
What is long term trend for life expectancy in Australia?
Increasing
Give one example of a risk health behaviour that has led to chronic diseases in Australia?
Name one positive trend in Australia's health status that has improved health status.
Decreased smoking, improved treatment cancer / cvd.
What is the leading cause of morbidity for young people?
Mental Health
Which disease is increasing and has become a leading cause of death in older Australians?
Dementia
What more recent illness caused a slight decreasing LE trend in Australia?
Covid 19
Give one example where media and marketing has contributed to risky health behaviours.
Gambling advertisement, fast food advertisements, social media body image.
What is one emerging challenge for Australia's health status?
Ageing, dementia, diabetes, obesity.
Which has increased | Non-Fatal Burden - Years of life living with living with ill health OR FATAL BURDEN - years of healthy life lost from premature death
NON-FATAL BURDEN
What is the trend for mortality rates for cardiovascular disease and for many cancers in recent years
Decreasing
What group in Australia has a much lower life expectancy and by how many years?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - approx 8years lower.
Name one sociological factor that can influence someone to take part in risky health behaviours
Social relationships (friends / families / peers), Social Interactions (work / school / community), Culture of everyday life (Australian culture, media, local area)