Australian health Flashcards
how has technological improvements helped Australia
by improving accuracy of diagnosis, speed of lab and test results as well as improved patient care and less invasive surgeries such as key hole surgery, MRI and cancer screening
what goals relate to malaria
SDG 4
SDG 13
SDG 6
what is metoprolol succinate
It is a beta-blocking agent which assists in slowing heart rate and improving circulation
what is Xarelto
it is prescribed in combination with aspirin to reduce the painful symptoms of angina caused by CHD
what does Nutrition Australia do
highlights the importance of healthy eating and dietary intake for good cardiovascular health and inspires health eating
How does the Heart foundation aim to help ATSI people’s
Advocate for inequalities in heart health by proposing to bridge gaps in current legislation and budget to aid accessibility to ATSI populations
how much has Jump Rope 4 Heart raised
Since 1983, $106 million has been raised for vital research, support and programs
what is the closing the gap program
Closing the gap aims to improve the lives of all ATSI populations. Since 2008, Australian governments have worked together to deliver better health, education and employment outcomes for ATSI people, and to eliminate the gap
Specific health concerns for ATSI peoples
LE ten years less
CVD 2-3 times more likely
Diabetes 3.5 times higher
Injury deaths 3 times higher
two groups experiencing inequalities in Australia
ATSI populations and rural/ remote areas
what are two support networks for CVD
National Heart Foundation, tick program - raises awareness of CVD
Nutrition Australia - highlights importance of healthy eating and dietary intake
how is CVD a burden on the healthcare system
Contributes to limited hospital space, aged care workers, and finances.
More than 1.2 million hospitalisations for CVD in 2017-18.
There was an estimated $10.4 billion spent on CVD in 2015-16
groups prone to CVD
twice as many males die from CVD
ATSI are 2-3 times more likely to be affected
risk factors of CVD
smoking, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, i tread diabetes, family history, obesity
what is cardiovascular disease
CVD is the major single cause of underlying morbidity and mortality in Australia. Over 1 million Australians are living with vascular disease
two examples of complementary therapies
osteopathy: manipulates and strengthens the musculoskeletal framework. It focuses on the joints, muscles and spine. Physiotherapy
what are complementary medicines
they are therapies used alongside conventional medical treatments to complement traditional medicines
two examples of alternative therapies
acupuncture: key component of traditional Chinese medicine, the process of inserting thin needles into pressure points. Naturopathy: herbal medicines, supplements and nutrition
what are alternative therapies
treatments that are used in place of conventional medicines or treatments. there is often no scientific or medical evidence.
three incentives to encourage private health insurance
private health insurance rebate, lifetime health cover: extra 2% premium for every year after 31 taking up insurance, and the medicare levy surcharge: people earning over $90,000 a year pay an extra tax if they don’t have private health insurance
disadvantages of private health insurance
costly premium, has a gap where the whole fee isn’t covered, policies can be complex and difficult to understand
what are advantages of private health insurance
enables access to private hospital care, choice of doctor in any hospital, shorter waiting times for medical procedures, high income earners don’t have to pay levy surcharge
what is private health insurance
it is a type of insurance under which members pay a premium in return for payment towards health-related costs not covered by medicare. it is primarily to ease the burden on the Medicare system
examples of NDIS
Early intervention, independent living, improved acces to medical personnel and facilities and improved access to sporting and social facilities
