Chapter 3 Flashcards
When was Australia colonised?
1788
What is chronic kidney disease?
(CKD) the gradual, permanent loss of kidney function. Kidneys filter the blood and, if CKD progresses, the function of the kidneys may have to be carried out artificially (called dialysis).
Who are the Indigenous Australians?
Australians of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
What is perinatal mortality rate?
death occurring in the foetus or infant between the twenty-second week of pregnancy and seven days after birth
What are primary care practitioners?
health-care professionals who are the first point of contact between the patient and the health system. Examples include general practitioners, dentists and nurses.
What is syndrome X?
(also called metabolic syndrome) when a person exhibits a range of factors that increase their risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Examples of the factors include abdominal obesity, high cholesterol and insulin resistance.
